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A WALK TO BOWD

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Exeter & District Group

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Overview

From the car park we head down to the bottom of the village and cross over the small bridge into Harpford. We walk through the woods to Bowd, with a possible coffee stop at the Bowd Inn before returning on another track for lunch in the Playing Fields at Newton Poppleford. Number.9 /9A bus runs through Newton Poppleford.

Thursday, 13 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.8km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to join this walk, please notify the leader, preferably by email, so that they can inform you of any late changes to arrangements.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 08575 89667
Nearest postcode:
EX10 0EJ
what3words:
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Start time:
10:30 am

Free car park behind church at Newton Poppleford. Toilets.

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE