Exmouth town walk
A leisurely walk (city/town) in Devon, England, about 5.70km (3.54 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:30h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
49m (160ft)
Descent
48m (157ft)
Max. Elevation
50m (164ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
97m (317ft)
Start & End
Exmouth station
Distance
5.70km
(3.54mi)
(3.54mi)
Duration
~1:30h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Maps
This route explores the town of Exmouth, the last stop on the Avocet Line from Exeter. There's plenty of interest along the way, with churches to visit and the museum, then the final stroll along the estuary and around the docks.
There are more details about what there is to see and do in Exmouth here: www.exmouth-guide.co.uk
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Waypoints
OS Grid SY000811
Head to Exmouth on the Avocet Line from Exeter.
OS Grid SY000811
Go under the underpass, then turn left up the steps.
About 0.06 km (~0.04 miles) from 
OS Grid SY002811
Head along New Street and turn right at Exeter Road. The Exmouth Musem can be found at the end of Sheppards Row: www.devonmuseums.net/Exmouth-Museum/Devon-Museums
About 0.20 km (~0.12 miles) from 
OS Grid SY002810
Cross Exeter Road to visit Glenorchy church, then continue along Exeter Road to the Magnolia shopping centre.
About 0.10 km (~0.06 miles) from 
OS Grid SY002808
At the Post Office, turn left then right to reach South Street. Walk along it, past the old Post Office.
About 0.15 km (~0.09 miles) from 
OS Grid SY002807
At Bicton Street, admire the old Bicton Inn before heading up the street.
About 0.11 km (~0.07 miles) from 
OS Grid SY006808
Follow Boarden Barn and turn right into Raddenstile Lane to visit the Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
About 0.33 km (~0.21 miles) from 
OS Grid SY009809
Cross the main road and take the concrete footpath on the opposite side, After 350 yards take the path on your right - Lime Kiln Lane.
About 0.35 km (~0.22 miles) from 
OS Grid SY011806
Follow the lane to its end.
About 0.31 km (~0.19 miles) from 
OS Grid SY010803
When you get to the end, cross the road again and enter Maer Road. At the end of the houses, turn right.
About 0.33 km (~0.21 miles) from 
OS Grid SY010801
This path will lead you past the lawn tennis club, the cricket club and the bowling club.
About 0.15 km (~0.09 miles) from 
OS Grid SY003803
Go up the steps at the end onto Trefusis Terrace. Cross at the junction into Louisa Terrace for views across to Dawlish Warren. Then head down to the Esplanade.
About 0.65 km (~0.4 miles) from 
OS Grid SY001804
A riverside stroll along the Exe for the next leg.
About 0.23 km (~0.14 miles) from 
OS Grid SX994806
Exmouth Docks are the final point of the walk. There is a bridge across the main entrance, but if it is raised you will need to walk inland around it.
About 0.77 km (~0.48 miles) from 
OS Grid SX992807
The best views of the walk across the estuary.
About 0.28 km (~0.17 miles) from 
OS Grid SX994809
Head back towards the station via Camperdown Terrace.
About 0.25 km (~0.16 miles) from 
OS Grid SX996810
Take the path around the recreation ground to return to the station.
About 0.29 km (~0.18 miles) from 
StationOS Grid SX999811
Back to the station for the train home (the bus station is next door).
About 0.28 km (~0.17 miles) from 
