Section 2 of 9, Exe Valley Way
Exeter to Brampford Speke
6.4 miles (10.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SX 920 919. Finish: SX 926 984. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 113 m of climbing and 86 m of descent; highest point 38 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Exeter.
- Station
- Exeter St Thomas, 630 m from the start. Directions SX 914 919
- Bus stops
- The Quay, 170 m from the start. Directions SX 920 921Holloway Street, 220 m from the start. Directions SX 922 921Bus stop, 230 m from the start. Directions SX 922 921
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions SX 920 920Haven Banks Car Park (pay), 210 m from the start. Directions SX 920 917Cathedral & Quay Car Park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions SX 919 921
Getting back
The section finishes at Brampford Speke.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Post Office, 1.3 km away (Directions); Newton St Cyres station, 4.6 km away (Directions).
Planning the Exe Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: exploredevon.info.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 74%, gravel and tracks 12%, grass 10%.
About 52% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 24 m.
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