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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Exeter and Topsham.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Exeter and Topsham.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 6 people.
This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to access.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 6
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (5) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
Downloads - 20
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Exeter
Grid Ref
SX9185692947
Lat / Lon
50.72604° / -3.53355°
Easting / Northing
291,856E / 92,947N
What3Words
split.author.escape
Topsham
Grid Ref
SX9666288361
Lat / Lon
50.68568° / -3.46419°
Easting / Northing
296,662E / 88,361N
What3Words
riding.couple.expect
Exetop One's land is
| Exeter | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX9185692947 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.72604° / -3.53355° |
| Easting / Northing | 291,856E / 92,947N |
| What3Words | split.author.escape |
| Topsham | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX9666288361 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.68568° / -3.46419° |
| Easting / Northing | 296,662E / 88,361N |
| What3Words | riding.couple.expect |
| Green urban | 22.8% |
| Marshes | 12.7% |
| Urban | 64.6% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Tim Ryan
07 Jan 2023I really enjoyed this route. There are options for those wheeling or maybe have mobility on a couple of short tight sections. But overall this is a lovely and easy route.
James Green
02 May 2022I thought I'd break in my first Slow Ways submission with a walk that is right on my doorstep - I am reasonably familiar with the route, but it was a good opportunity to trial the process of downloading a .GPX, uploading to OS Maps and navigating offline.
This a superb and very enjoyable way to reach Topsham. An abundance of greenery, biodiversity and birdsong. This particular day I saw plenty of bluebells and the return of swifts to Exeter.
I found this to be an easy walk, the only section that may prove to be difficult for some is around Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve (the M5 bridge, for a more clear reference).
Top tip - towards the start of the walk, I would encourage a short detour through Belle View park for vibrant biodiversity, it reconnects with the mapped route.
Music listened to on walk, artist & album:
Francis Plagne -Rural Objects
Astrel K - Flickering i
Steve Reich - Electric Counterpoint
Wildlife seen:
Heron
House Sparrow
Robin
Blackbird
Wood pigeon
Great tit
Mute swan
House Martin
Little egret
Swift.
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Pilea
21 Dec 2021There are lots of good routes and ways to get between Topsham and Exeter - and this is one of them!.
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Liz Halliday
10 Nov 2021This is a good walk if you are able-bodied however the last part from Glasshouse Lane to Topsham is not suitable if you have mobility issues as it includes a narrow goat walk and tidal reedbeds.
The tidal reedbeds which are only accessible on foot and at low tide so check before setting off. Amid the reedbeds is amazing, if damp!
Other parts of the route can be muddy/flooded in bad weather so waterproof shoes are a must.
There are a couple of benches at the end of Mill Road which are a good midpoint to stop for a rest. There are no public toilets on route, so plan accordingly.
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Danravenellison
06 Jun 2021I really enjoyed walking this route from Topsham to Exeter. Easy to navigate and lots of good places to rest and grab a drink at either end. Others may know of better routes. Another reviewer has noted issues with potential flooding.
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Devonshireboy
04 May 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023)Mostly a good route, though from Countess Weir onwards to Topsham I'd use Topsham road as this route suggests a river path which has a very narrow segment (and steps) and can flood at high tides.
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