Barley Valley Nature Challenge

Walks, England, Devon, Exeter
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Barley Valley Nature Challenge

Exwick, Devon

by livemove

  • 1 hour / 1.7km
  • 35

Challenge yourself with this hilly walk around the Barley Valley Nature Park. Offers spectacular views of the surrounding city.

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Hilly & steep
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for Barley Valley Nature Challenge
  1. Welcome to the Barley Valley Nature Reserve Walk. We’ll start at the junction of Antonine Crescent and Redhills.

    Step 1: Welcome to the Barley Valley Nature Reserve Walk. We’ll start at the junction of Antonine Crescent and Redhills.

  2. Step 2: A nearby bus stop is served approximately hourly by the E1 and E2 buses. There’s very limited car parking at the entrance to the park at the end of Antonine Crescent.

  3. Let’s get started! Begin by walking down Antonine Crescent, following the pavement.

    Step 3: Let’s get started! Begin by walking down Antonine Crescent, following the pavement.

  4. Just before the end of the street, there’s a gate to enter Barley Valley Park on the right hand side of the road.

    Step 4: Just before the end of the street, there’s a gate to enter Barley Valley Park on the right hand side of the road.

  5. Just past the gate, go up the short incline.

    Step 5: Just past the gate, go up the short incline.

  6. At the top of the incline, we get our first taste of the incredible views of the surrounding areas available on this walk.

    Step 6: At the top of the incline, we get our first taste of the incredible views of the surrounding areas available on this walk.

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