Exe Valley Way
A 52-mile long-distance walk in Devon following the River Exe from Exmouth on the English Channel to its source on Exmoor. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SX 976 819
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
Time: 20–25 hours
Duration: 2–5 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL9 Exmoor, Barnstaple, Lynton, Minehead and Dulverton
110 Torquay and Dawlish
114 Exeter, Exe Valley, Crediton, Tiverton and Dulverton
Summary
The Exe Valley Way is a long-distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley. The trail stretches from the South West Coast Path on the Exe Estuary to the village of Exford in Exmoor National Park. An additional 7.5 miles (12 km) links Exford to Exe Head, the source of the River Exe, high upon the open moorland. Most of the route follows alongside the River Exe. The Exe Valley Way can be divided into a series of 10 stages, most of which can be walked comfortably by most walkers in half a day. The route is waymarked in both northbound and southbound directions. (Source: Explore Devon)