Synopsis: A circular cycling route to the north of Exeter. Weather gradually improving after threatening start. Opportunity to take a closer look at the new Redhayes pedestrian/cyclist bridge over M5.
Today was really about relaxing and getting some fresh air and exercise. Also about making the best of one of the last days of summer.
View of Stoke Woods
I cycled across the Mincinglake Valley Park, over Pennsylvania and on through the University grounds arriving down in the Exe valley not far from St David’s railway station. I had a picnic lunch by the railway line down on the banks of the River Exe. I looked across to Stoke Woods from where I sat.
Looking towards Killerton House (NT)
The late afternoon sun was gorgeous. At one point I had this view out across lovely Devon countryside, and there in the distance was Killerton House (NT), just visible amongst the trees (you'll have to look very closely to see it).
Redhayes foot/cycle bridge - new 2011
On the way back I crossed the new Redhayes bridge for the first time. This new bridge is re-establishing an old route lost when the M5 was built, as the lane it cut through became a dead-end. It’s taken a while, but it’s nice to find that this old passageway has been re-instated, and that it’s intended use is for walkers and cyclists.
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 21.4 miles
Elapsed Time: 4hrs 40min
Total Ascent: 515 metres
Maximum Elevation: 129 metres
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