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A WALK IN THE FOREST

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Exeter & District Group

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Overview

* Please note change of venue from printed programme *

Walk through town park to old railway track. Drakeford Bridge, Hisley Nature Reserve, quiet lanes and return to Bovey.

Thursday, 18 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
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.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 81417 78196
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 9SB
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Start time:
10:30 am

Bovey Tracey Station Road Car Park (next to Information Centre) £ charges apply. Toilets

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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