Did you know? You can still see the remains of some significant quarries in east Exeter. For some houses, the quarry face is their garden wall!
Heavitree Breccia is our local stone. It starts here and reaches out. Many of Exeter’s most interesting and historic buildings are built of it. It has a character all of its own. It’s a deep, Devonian red but is particularly characterised by being very coarse in texture. And it’s ours!
https://heavitreequarrytrails.org.uk/
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Exeter Strategic Cycle Route E2 connects Exminster at Broadclyst through almost completely traffic-free routes.
In line with the priorities outlined in the Council’s Cycling and Multi-Use Trail Network Strategy, a network of proposed cycle routes was put forward in 2015. For the Exeter strategic cycle routes, it was agreed that the cycle routes E3 and E4 and E9 were seen as key primary cycle routes as they connect areas of growth and development east of the city with schools, hospital, local centres, University and the city centre.
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The Exeter Green Circle is a twelve mile walk that provides a great walking experience within the boundaries of Exeter - from green countryside valley parks to the pavements of quiet leafy suburbs.
The walk is made up of five sections:
- The Alphin Brook Walk (3 miles)
- The Ludwell Valley Walk (3 miles)
- The Mincinglake Walk (2 miles)
- The Hoopern Valley Walk (2 miles)
- The Redhills Walk (2.5 miles)
https://exeter.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/walking-in-exeter/exeter-green-circle-walks/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exetergreencircle (973)
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Exeter Trails are a collection of 5 hand drawn maps, depicting over 100 of the fantastic independent shops and cafes that the city has to offer. Launched in 2013 after the success of the ‘Christmas Shopping Trail’ initiative, Exeter Trails hopes to highlight and support Exeter’s wonderful independent shopping scene. The maps were illustrated by local artist Phillip Harris, and can be picked up, for free, all across the city.
Original founders of the project were Mattie Richardson from Bunyip Beads & Buttons, Sue & John Taylor from Cafe at 36, Nathan and Hayley Maker from No Guts No Glory, Les Bright from The Real Food Store and Penny Nicholson from Penny’s Recipes, with Lily Otton from Otton’s Haberdashery and Cassie Leicester from Good Golly Miss Molly joining the team in 2014. All those involved work on a volunteer basis, own or are involved with independent retailers, and have a really strong passion for championing small business.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exetertrails (1.5k)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/exetertrails (2.3k last post 2016)
Instagram: https://instagram.com/exetertrails/ (500 last post 2015)
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The Boniface Trail is a planned shared-use path between Crediton and Exeter. It is designed to be a safe route for walkers, runners, cyclists and wheelchair users. It will also link communities en-route such as Dunscombe, Smallbrook, Newton St Cyres, Langford, Half Moon and Cowley.
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Exeter Strategic Cycle Route E4 aims to connect University of Exeter, Stratham to Redhayes Bridge, Monkerton through almost completely traffic-free routes. At present this 5km (3 mile) route is almost 80% traffic-free.
In line with the priorities outlined in the Council’s Cycling and Multi-Use Trail Network Strategy, a network of proposed cycle routes was put forward in 2015. For the Exeter strategic cycle routes, it was agreed that the cycle routes E3 and E4 and E9 were seen as key primary cycle routes as they connect areas of growth and development east of the city with schools, hospital, local centres, University and the city centre.
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Read more: Exeter Cycle Route E4 Streatham - Redhayes Bridge
Exeter Strategic Cycle Route E9 aims to connect Exeter City Centre to Newcourt through almost completely traffic-free routes. At present very little of this 5.75km (3.5 mile) route is traffic-free.
In line with the priorities outlined in the Council’s Cycling and Multi-Use Trail Network Strategy, a network of proposed cycle routes was put forward in 2015. For the Exeter strategic cycle routes, it was agreed that the cycle routes E3 and E4 and E9 were seen as key primary cycle routes as they connect areas of growth and development east of the city with schools, hospital, local centres, University and the city centre.
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Exeter Strategic Cycle Route E3 aims to connect Exeter City Centre to Cranbrook through almost completely traffic-free routes. At present this 10km (6 mile) route is just over 50% traffic-free.
In line with the priorities outlined in the Council’s Cycling and Multi-Use Trail Network Strategy, a network of proposed cycle routes was put forward in 2015. For the Exeter strategic cycle routes, it was agreed that the cycle routes E3 and E4 and E9 were seen as key primary cycle routes as they connect areas of growth and development east of the city with schools, hospital, local centres, University and the city centre.
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This is a short route connecting Exeter St David's train station to National Route 2 by following the River Exe and part of the Exeter Canal towpath.
Starting from Exeter St David’s station the route crosses the River Exe via a bridge on Station Road and then turns south to follow paths alongside the River Exe and then Exeter Canal. The route travels through the Riverside Valley Park and links with National Route 2 at Bridge Road. National Route 2 continues on the Exeter Canal all the way to Exminster.
There is the opportunity to take the ferry across the river to Topsham and continue back to Exeter on the opposite side of the river.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-34/
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Read more: Exeter Cycle Route E1 St Davids - Countess Wear (NCN34)
Days: Monday to Saturday
Bus Stops: Exeter Sidwell Street (Stop 19), Pennsylvania Beech Avenue (E-bound), St James Sylvan Road (W-bound), Exeter Paris Street (Stop 16)
http://countrybusdevon.co.uk/u-exeter-union-road-circular-via-pennsylvania-road/
https://bustimes.org/services/u-exeter-union-road-circular
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countrybus/ (398)
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Read more: U Exeter – Union Road circular via Pennsylvania Road




