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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.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Although a longish walk for a Thursday, it is fairly easy walking and a visit to one of the pubs in Whimple will help to fortify ourselves for the return leg of the walk. We begin by leaving Clyst St Lawrence using footpaths crossing fields to arrive at Knowle Cross. We then head through Knowle Hill orchards, where if nature is kind to us, we will be able to have coffee amongst the apple blossom. Arriving in pretty Whimple village we then visit some of the orchards in Plumtree Lane, where again, if we are lucky we will be able to eat lunch beneath the apple blossom. Returning to the village we will visit the Thirsty Farmer before returning to Clyst St Lawrence. Footpaths can be muddy in places. No Dogs.  

Thursday, 15 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
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.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 03037 00106
Nearest postcode:
EX15 2NL
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Start time:
10:30 am

Clyst St Lawrence roadside parking area. If full, use second parking area 200m east.

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