This is a nice easy Level One route, alongside the River Exe and the Flood relief channel. Starting at Exeter Quay, heading north towards Station Road Exwick. But there are several places you can start the Ramble. Location : Exeter Starting Point : Exeter Quay OS Grid Reference : SX920921 Distance : 3 Miles Route …
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Shipley Bridge to Avon Dam 30/6/21
Today we went to Shipley Bridge, so that I could map the walk for my new Accessible Walks page. We had done less than half a mile, when my buggy lost power. After a few checks we decided to return to the van. We put the tow rope on, disengaged the motor and headed back …
Swans Nest to Starcross
This route is a section of the Exe Estuary Trail from the Swans Nest to Starcross. Showing our friend from Cornwall some of our local routes, close to our home. Location : Exminster Starting Point : Swans Nest car park (with permission ) RSPB Exminster Marshes car park OS Grid Reference : SX954873 Distance : …
Exmouth to Lympstone
This ramble is at the top end of an easy route at 5 miles in distance. But one of our group reconnoitring the route for Devon County Council, managed the route ok on her small shopping mobility scooter. Location : Exmouth Starting Point : Long Stay Car Park behind Exmouth Railway Station OS Grid Reference …
Park Cliffe to Wray Castle
This Ramble involved a short section on a busy A road, also crossing Lake Windermere on the ferry. Location : Windermere Starting Point : Park Cliffe Caravan & Camping Site. OS Grid Reference : SD390909 Distance : 19.5 miles Route Surface : Asphalt for 70% and stoney woodland track 30% Category : Level 3 As the …
Exeter Quay to Bridge Road
This is a Moderate Category 2 ramble due to overall distance and a short distance of fine gravel. Location : Exeter Starting Point : Exeter Quay OS Grid Reference : SX920921 Distance : 5.5 Miles Route Surface : Asphalt with a short section of fine gravel. Category : Level 2 This is an easy moderate …
Exeter Quay to Salmon Pool Weir
This is an easy Category one ramble from Exeter Quay. Location : Exeter Starting Point Exeter Quay. but can be accessed from several points on it’s route OS grid reference : SX920921 Distance : 2.5 miles Route Surface : Asphalt or paving blocks Category : Level 1 This is a nice easy circular route, both …
More Photos from the Lakes
This is a few more photos from two more days in the Lakes. The first group are from our day in the Grizedale Forest. The second group are from our trip to Wray Castle. These photos are from our 20 mile round trip on the buggies to Wray Castle. We set off from our caravan …
Exeter Quay and Trews Weir
This is a easy Level 1 route of just over over 1 mile. Starting at the Exeter Quay, opposite the Custom House. Location : Exeter Starting Point : Exeter Quay OS Grid Reference : SX920921 Distance : 1.25 miles Route Surface : Asphalt with a short section concrete Category : Level 1 We started this …
Darts Farm to Topsham
This is a level 1 ramble suitable for most mobility scooters and power chairs. Location : Topsham Starting Point : Darts Farm OS Grid Reference : SX978884 Distance : 3.5 miles Route Surface : Asphalt apart from a short section of Boardwalk. Category : Level 1 We started from Darts Farm to join the Exe Estuary …