Section 1 of 9, Exe Valley Way
Starcross to Exeter
8.2 miles (13.2 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SX 976 818. Finish: SX 920 919. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 16 m of climbing and 11 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Starcross.
- Station
- Starcross, 20 m from the start. Directions SX 977 818
- Bus stops
- Starcross Station, 20 m from the start. Directions SX 976 818Bus stop, 170 m from the start. Directions SX 976 817
- Car parks
- Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SX 976 817Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SX 974 817Car park (pay), 370 m from the start. Directions SX 975 822
Getting back
The section finishes at Exeter. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Exeter St Thomas, 630 m from the finish. Directions SX 914 919
- Bus stops
- The Quay, 170 m from the finish. Directions SX 920 921Holloway Street, 220 m from the finish. Directions SX 922 921Bus stop, 230 m from the finish. Directions SX 922 921
Planning the Exe Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: exploredevon.info.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 52%, gravel and tracks 22%, earth, rock and mud 11%.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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