28 June 2019 - Walk: Exwick, Exeter (5.2 Miles)

Synopsis: How could this be? A Valley Park, Whitycombe, here in the city of Exeter, that I had not previously known of until a free paper came through my door. This was my discovery day.

 

Photo Album – Flickr -:- (Map)

GPS Tracklog Download (.gpx) Microsoft OneDrive -:- Google Drive

Tracklog and Photos - Google My Map

        Tracklog overlay - OSM – ViewRanger

Activity Route & Statistics – Runtastic

(selection of photos from Flickr photo album – use link above to view album)

I cycled from home to Exwick Cemetery where I parked my bicycle. I then walked through the Exwick suburb, eventually climbing through the estate until I reached a stile leading into Whitycombe Valley Park.

A little way into the park I came upon a clump of trees offering shade, under which I sat to eat my picnic lunch. Afterwards, I circled the small park, and then descended into Exwick suburb once again.

I completed a short circuit through the urban landscape of Exwick suburb. A circuitous route is necessary as a direct approach across fields is not a public right-of-way. Following a lane from Nadderwater, I reached a stile that led into Barley Valley Park, from which this photo is taken.

I sat a while admiring this magnificent view over the city of Exeter, a favourite spot of mine. From here, it was only a short return walk to where my bicycle was parked.

The free newspaper that I mentioned in the synopsis above, that makes reference to the six Valley Parks to be found in Exeter, is the Exeter Citizen - Summer 2019 edition. For further information on the Valley Parks, see: Exeter Valley Parks [Devon Wildlife Trust]. I've copied the Exeter Valley Parks map from this web page into my Flickr photo album for this day, web link to which is given above.

Walk Statistics:

Total Distance: 8.5 km / 5.2 miles
Moving Time: 2hrs 41min
Stopped Time: 45min
Total Ascent: 259 metres
Maximum Elevation: 114 metres

Buses: (none) - Cycled to walk start point at Exwick Cemetery, Exeter