The Grand Western Canal Country Park is a fantastic place to visit - the towpath is flat and suitable for pushchairs, bikes and wheelchairs, and there are several free car parks and access points along it's route. The canal basin in Tiverton provides a pay and display car park, a visitor's centre, a tea room … Continue reading Family Cycling from Tiverton
Walks
A Stantyway Stroll
Stantyway Farm is part of Clinton Devon Estates and has both the South West Coast path and a network of public footpaths and bridleways running over its land and nearby. Many of these have stiles or rough ground underfoot (perfect for a proper ramble with sea views) but there is a 3 km loop on … Continue reading A Stantyway Stroll
Stantyway Farm
Stantyway Farm in Otterton is part of Clinton Devon Estates, and is set in an incredible position above Ladram Bay. To reach the main farmhouse where walks begin and free parking is avalble next to the Honesty Cafe, you drive through the centre of Otterton as if heading to Ladram Bay holiday park (you can … Continue reading Stantyway Farm
Dumpdon Hill Fort
I was first introduced to Dumpdon Hill Fort by fellow local blogger Clare from Flip Flops or Wellies. We enjoyed a dog walk and a chat back in the summer and I resolved to bring the family back to enjoy the far reaching views and sense of space. Protected and managed by the National Trust, … Continue reading Dumpdon Hill Fort
Cranbrook Country Park
Cranbrook Country Park is a fabulous green space located in and around the new town of Cranbrook near Exeter Airport. It is free to access and there is free parking available at the train station and on local roads. The Country Park is found on both sides of Younghayes and Tillhouse Road, and on both … Continue reading Cranbrook Country Park
Bovey Tracey Bike and Play
Our love for the beautiful Parke is well known - it's an absolutely fabulous place for a walk, a paddle and a lovely treat afterwards in the yummy Home Farm Café. You can read more about our adventures there here. However, I've often wondered how best to get to the old railway track that runs … Continue reading Bovey Tracey Bike and Play
Bluebell Beauty Spots around Exeter
There is something just so timelessly beautiful about the carpets of blue that takeover our local woodlands at this time of year. Nothing hints of summer days out and picnic and play plans as much as the scent and sight of vivid blues and gorgeous greens. Whilst small patches can be found around almost any … Continue reading Bluebell Beauty Spots around Exeter
Hembury Hill Fort
Hembury Hill Fort is an amazingly historic site of ancient settlements situated above Honiton in the Blackdown Hills AONB. It is a wonderfully peaceful place full of wildlife and with incredible views out over the surrounding countryside. While there is access directly from the main Honiton to Cullompton road, this entrance is both hair-raising to … Continue reading Hembury Hill Fort
Witness Moor, East Devon
Witness Moor Woodlands are situated in the Blackdown Hills AONB and are found high above Honiton with far reaching views to Dartmoor and Exmoor. To get to the main car park and the start of 2 waymarked trails, you take the Cullompton road from Honiton, and after driving through Awliscombe, turn right at Hembury Fort … Continue reading Witness Moor, East Devon
A Hidden Heath..
Beacon Heath is named after a real heathland, an amazing open space to the North West of Exeter that affords incredible views over the Exe estuary and across the city, whilst only being mere minutes from busy roads and public transport.There are many ways to access these fields, including via the nearby Mincinglake Valley Park. … Continue reading A Hidden Heath..
