POPPING AROUND NEWTON - Ramblers

Exeter & District Group

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Overview

A pleasant walk around Newton Poppleford, taking in Harpford Common, Aylesbeare Common and the Hawkerland Valley. A couple of steep ascents.

Newton Poppleford is on a bus route from Exeter, number 9 or 9A bus.

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

If you would like to join this walk, please notify the leader, preferably by email, so that they can inform you of any late changes to arrangements.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 08581 89666
Nearest postcode:: EX10 0EJ
what3words:: rummage.bends.cherished

Start time:: 10:30 am

Car Park behind church at Newton Poppleford. Toilet.

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Calstock viaduct

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Field with sheep facing the camera

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Trees by the Teign

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View of Ringmore and Wigford Downs

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.75 per month

Register for an account for FREE