We love the National Trust's Killerton Estate and are particularly fond of exploring it's less busy, further flung reaches. One of our favourite spots is the amazing 'activity tree' situated high above the river Culm, but we also enjoy more sedate walks from Ellerhayes Bridge too. Ellerhayes is a small hamlet between Killerton and Silverton … Continue reading Ellerhayes – a bridge, a buggy and some boots
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Bystock Nature Reserve
If you're looking for a great place to get close to nature, want to see some ducks, kick some leaves and have a good walk then Bystock Nature Reserve is great! There is a free car park on the North side (with sea views) and on road parking at the reservoir end - both are reached … Continue reading Bystock Nature Reserve
The Discovery Trail – Haldon
The Discovery Trail at Haldon has long been a favourite of ours and has always been popular with many due to its surfaced, reasonably flat paths, great views and play provisions en route. There are wooden musical instruments, benches, viewing platforms, dens and huts, all of which mean little legs can be encouraged to get … Continue reading The Discovery Trail – Haldon
Bell Tent, Penzance YHA
http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/penzanceBooked on a whim, my children declared our night at Penzance YHA as ‘the best holiday ever!’ I had seen an advert for a flash sale on YHA accommodation and decided to see if we could do a last minute flit to Cornwall for one night. With member discounts and in the sale, we paid less … Continue reading Bell Tent, Penzance YHA
Mincinglake Valley Park
https://exeter.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/valley-parks/mincinglake-valley-park/A place to feel at the top of the world - but so close to Exeter city centre! Mincinglake valley Park is found between Stoke Hill and Beacon Heath, with free car parks off Stoke Hill (next to Sylvania Hut) and Calthorpe Road (opposite St Katherine’s Road) There are bus stops on both sides of … Continue reading Mincinglake Valley Park
Stoke Woods
Amazing views, stunning woodland, lots of space to run around and all 5 mins from the centre of Exeter! There are free car parks at the top of Pennsylvania Road, or off the A396 from Cowley Bridge to Tiverton. There are waymarked trails with marker posts through the wood. There are also lots of additional paths … Continue reading Stoke Woods
Danes Wood
http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/27866/killerton-estate-danes-wood/ A fantastic spot for walking with dogs and/or children, Danes Wood is part of the Killerton Estate. To find the main car park you follow the signs for Killerton (through Broadclyst on the B3181) and then drive straight past Killerton’s main entrance on your right. When you reach a fork take the left side … Continue reading Danes Wood
