Ludwell Valley Butterfly Trail

Walks, England, Devon, Exeter
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Ludwell Valley Butterfly Trail

Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter

by livemove

  • 1hr 45m / 4.2km
  • 39

The Butterfly Trail goes round the edge of Ludwell Valley Park and takes in a huge diversity of landscapes and scenery.

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Hilly & steep
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for Ludwell Valley Butterfly Trail
  1. Welcome to the Wonford Community & Learning Centre. This is the starting point for several short loops in Ludwell Valley Park.

    Step 1: Welcome to the Wonford Community & Learning Centre. This is the starting point for several short loops in Ludwell Valley Park.

  2. Step 2: This is home to Ludwell View Cafe. There's car parking and public toilets here too. The S bus passes approximately every 40 minutes a very short walk away.

  3. With the community centre here and Lidl across the way, it might not feel like there's a lush nature reserve nearby! Let's go find it.

    Step 3: With the community centre here and Lidl across the way, it might not feel like there's a lush nature reserve nearby! Let's go find it.

  4. Head along the building, then right down the side of it.

    Step 4: Head along the building, then right down the side of it.

  5. Turn right on the other side, to walk down the paved path along the fields.

    Step 5: Turn right on the other side, to walk down the paved path along the fields.

  6. To your left you’ll see hilly fields. Our walk today will explore those areas of Ludwell Valley Park.

    Step 6: To your left you’ll see hilly fields. Our walk today will explore those areas of Ludwell Valley Park.

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