Exminster to Kenton Walk

stunning views of the Exe
1 hour walks
Point of InterestExe Estuary
Turf Hotel
Exminster Marshes
turf hotel exminter
Turf Hotel

Difficulty:

Distance:8.8 miles

This is a long but delightful walk initially along tranquil country lanes with beautiful rolling landscapes , banks full of wild flowers and ye olde hamlets.

Next, the route follows an old path , beside the river Exe, to the Turf Hotel and finishes with a track through a nature reserve with picnic tables and bird hides.

busy crossingA busy road and railway line from Exeter to Dawlish and has to be crossed.

A small section near the nature reserve may be wet.

This is an ideal pub walk.

parking

Past Swan's Nest over railway bridge then sharp right
Or Kenton main carpark

length:
8.8 miles
time:
3 hrs 10 mins
terrain:
tracks bridle/ paths
lanes
main roads
0 %
yes
altitude range
5 - 70 m
quality of track
***

There is one steep climb.

 

Exminster & Kenton Walk

 

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