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Exeter & District Group

We are the Exeter and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From the railway station, we walk to Cockington via Seaway Lane. We walk out past the Drum Inn to explore the surrounding countryside, eventually heading back down to Cockington Court and returning to Torquay.

Thursday, 4 July 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Booking with the leader, preferably by email, is essential for this walk so that he can inform you of any late changes to arrangements.

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 90499 63501
Nearest postcode:
TQ2 6FD
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Start time:
10:30 am

Torquay Railway Station. GWR timetable shows trains to Torquay from Exeter St Davids at 9.00 am and 9.34 am but check nearer the time. Toilets at car park in Cockington. Car park is fee-paying. Plan B - In the event of a train strike on the day the walk will start from the car park in Cockington at 10.30am. In view of this, booking essential. Map: OL44

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking