Around the Ide World

Walk preview

Step 1: Welcome to Ide! This walk starts here, at the community shop (EX2 9RW). Feel free to pop in for some pre-walk fuel.

Step 2: At the community, shop, there's loads of information about walks and events in the village.

Step 3: When you're ready, head down Fore Street.

Step 4: In the past, Fore Street included a blacksmith, butcher, slaughter house, an inn, a bakery and general store, a dairy farm and pig unit! Many houses show signs of having been shops and businesses in the past.

Step 5: At the corner with the Huntsman Inn, turn right down College Lane, walking along the front of the lovely cottages.

Step 6: Did you know that this ford on College Lane is said to be the longest in England.

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Twisted Oak & Alphin Brook Loop
Ide, Devon
- 45 minutes / 2.2km
- 33
This lovely short walk from the Twisted Oak Pub features waterside, forest and hilltop views. Come discover a segment of the Green Circle.
The Alphin Brook Walk
Exeter, Devon
- 1hr 45m / 4.6km
- 26
Follow the valley of the Alphin Brook on this segment of the Green Circle. Discover views that are part of Exeter but feel miles away.
The Redhills Walk - Clockwise
Exeter, Devon
- 1hr 30m / 3.9km
- 10
The clockwise Redhills segment of the Green Circle takes in the western fringes of Exeter, including leafy hills and the river flood plan.
Barley Valley Nature Challenge
Exwick, Devon
- 1 hour / 1.7km
- 35
Challenge yourself with this hilly walk around the Barley Valley Nature Park. Offers spectacular views of the surrounding city.
The Redhills Walk
Exeter, Devon
- 1hr 30m / 3.8km
- 25
This anticlockwise Green Circle route is a fantastic walk, from green countryside valley parks to the pavements of quiet leafy suburbs.
Canal and Riverside Connector Walk
St. David's Ward, Devon
- 2hr 30m / 6.3km
- 42
Follow along the River Exe and Exeter Ship Canal between the Mill on the Exe and Riverside Country Park. Miles of riverside beauty!😍