Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Crediton and Exeter.
Know of a better route? Share it here.
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Crediton and Exeter.
Know of a better route? Share it here.
Status
This route has been reviewed by 5 people.
This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to safety.
Photos for Creexe one
Photos of this route will appear when they are added to a review. You can review this route here.
Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 5
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (4) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Safety (1)
Downloads - 30
Surveys
What is this route like?
Surveys are submitted by fellow users of this website and show what you might expect from this Slow Ways route. Scroll down the page to read more detailed surveys.
| Grade 4X based on 1 surveys | Sign up or log in to survey this route. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Note | ||
| Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys. | ||
| Full grading description | |||
Only people who have completed our training can become Slow Ways surveyors and submit a survey. We do not vet contributors, so we cannot guarantee the quality or completeness of the surveys they complete. If you are dependent on the information being correct we recommend reading and comparing surveys before setting off.
Survey Photos
Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.
Obstacles
Obstacles on this route.
Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
Narrowest part of path: no data
The steepest uphill gradient East: no data
The steepest uphill gradient West: no data
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
Successfully completed
We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.
Recommended by an expert
We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.
Terrain
We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.
There is no data on how much of this route is on roads
There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night
Thereis no data on amount of route paved
There is no data on muddiness
There is no data on rough ground
There is no data on long grass
Report a problem with this data
1 surveys
Information from verified surveys.
Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Crediton
Grid Ref
SS8343400226
Lat / Lon
50.78984° / -3.65513°
Easting / Northing
283,434E / 100,226N
What3Words
monday.drops.outlooks
Exeter
Grid Ref
SX9185692947
Lat / Lon
50.72604° / -3.53355°
Easting / Northing
291,856E / 92,947N
What3Words
split.author.escape
Creexe One's land is
| Crediton | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SS8343400226 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.78984° / -3.65513° |
| Easting / Northing | 283,434E / 100,226N |
| What3Words | monday.drops.outlooks |
| Exeter | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX9185692947 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.72604° / -3.53355° |
| Easting / Northing | 291,856E / 92,947N |
| What3Words | split.author.escape |
| Arable | 42.9% |
| Pasture | 27.2% |
| Urban | 29.8% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Charles Hedley
28 Jul 2022Overall a lovely walk with lovely views and even includes wallabies!
The previous comments about the crossing of the A377 are accurate. This was an unpleasant 1 min of walking when I was there at rush hour.
The bridges at Cowley don't have a footpath either but visibilty is a lot better.
Tim Ryan
03 Nov 2021A lovely hilly route. Care needed on a very short section of busy road on the A377 near Half Moon Village, as the route crosses the road.
-
Share your thoughts
Danravenellison
13 Jun 2021I really enjoyed this route. Some gorgeous views and even some emus on route. The long stretches of enjoyable walking far outweigh the few niggles I've listed below.
I'll definitely be walking it again at some point. The Beer Engine brewery and pub is half way along the route and was a welcome pit-stop during our hot walk.
The route does not get 5 stars from me because, as other reviewers have noted, there's a couple of bits of road walking that are not ideal. Care us needed when crossing over the Exe and Creedy rivers at Cowley.
Most paths were clear, but one field was overflowing at its edges with no visible path. It was walkable but we got stung by nettles a few times.
I think the route could be trimmed without losing any of its pleasures.
At some point I'm going to try and craft an alternative route that is shorter and avoids that bridge crossing.
-
Share your thoughts
Aro
09 May 2021Great walk with fantastic views. There is a lot to explore and spot on the way (adventure time!). Can be muddy and goes up and down hills, but it never felt dangerous.
The only downside are two unsafe bits: along the A377 near Half Moon Village, and crossing the bridge between Exeter and Cowley, where there is no footpath and high traffic.
-
Share your thoughts
Jemma
05 May 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023)I just wanted to flag that there's one very small section of this route that is on the A377, just before Half Moon Village (coming from Crediton towards Exeter). Although it's a very short part of the walk, the road is so busy and narrow and this part has poor visibility for crossing - it feels very unsafe, especially with children. Unfortunately there is no obvious alternative - it'd be great to solve this problem as this was part of a lovely circular walk we enjoyed during lockdown when there was much less traffic!.
-
Share your thoughts
Share your views about this route, give it a star rating, indicate whether it should be verified or not.
Include information that will be useful to others considering to walk or wheel it.
You can add up to 15 photos.
Other Routes for Crediton—Exeter See all Slow Ways
Review this better route and help establish a trusted network of walking routes.
Suggest a better route if it better meets our methodology.
Share your thoughts