On all of my recent walks lately, I've been thrilled to see little signs of spring. There is so much more wildlife around, the bird song is noticeably more varied and cheerier than it was, and there are pretty little flowers decorating the hedgerows! Snowdrops have arrived and shown us that lighter days and warmer … Continue reading Snowdrops around Exeter
Killerton
Clyston Mill Big Picnic
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/features/clyston-millA fantastic event for all - this annual picnic is a lovely opportunity to take an evening out and enjoy time with family and friends. Completely free to attend there was music, a magician, face painting and games.The watermill was open all evening, with free entry, and the orchard had straw bale seating and lots … Continue reading Clyston Mill Big Picnic
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
Ellerhayes Activity Tree
A fantastic place for a variety of walks, an off-lead doggy run or a picnic and play. You can come for half an hour or easily while away a day. We always head to ‘the activity tree’ - a large fallen log with a cargo net, rope swing and branch steps that can be sat on, … Continue reading Ellerhayes Activity Tree
Red Lion, Broadclyst
A lovely circular route that’s perfect if you want to stretch your legs and get some fresh air but don’t have much time. Broadclyst is a village just outside Exeter - drive through Pinhoe on the B3181 and keep going! As you enter the village you will start to see the signature houses of the … Continue reading Red Lion, Broadclyst
Ashclyst Forest
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/features/ashclyst-forestOne of our favourite places, Ashclyst is part of the National Trust’s Killerton Estate. It’s hidden away but not hard to find off the B3181 from Exeter to Cullompton. After you pass through Broadclyst and pass the turning for Killerton House on your left you will enter Budlake, and the next right turn is signposted … Continue reading Ashclyst Forest
