
Ludwell Butterfly Cut-off Trail
Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter
- 1 hour / 2.5km
- 29
The Butterfly Trail goes round the edge of Ludwell Valley Park. This shorter version offers a taste of all the beauty of the huge park.

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

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.

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

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

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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