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Exe Valley Way (Stage 6): Tiverton to Bampton

Long (6+ miles)
family-friendly Family Friendly
dog-friendly Dog Friendly
Most of this stage follows the Exe through a beautiful section of its valley. The valley's sides are steep and thickly wooded and the route gives some splendid views across the valley.
Exe Valley Way (Stage 6): Tiverton to Bampton

Exe Valley Way (Stage 6): Tiverton to Bampton

Approximate Time: 2½ hrs

Distance: 7½ miles/12½ km

Type of Walk: This moderate walk, follows narrow roads and lanes, passing through farmlands, forests, and villages. Be cautious of cars and potential livestock.

Tiverton has plenty of facilities including a Tourist Information Service based in Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life in Beck’s Square.

Bampton is a picturesque village which has a lovely pub, The Quarryman's Rest, a car park, and a small range of shops, including a café.

Northbound:

  1. From the Town Hall go down Angel Hill and cross the Exe
  2. At the junction, go straight ahead into St Paul Street.
  3. Turn right at St Paul's Church and continue straight ahead to the junction with Kennedy Way. Bear left (signposted to Witheridge).
  4. Turn right at junction signposted to Washfield.
  5. Continue for 1.2km (3/4 mile) and at Cotleigh bear right, signposted to Lower Washfield and Cove. Keep on this lane for almost 3km (1 3/4 miles), turning right at the junction at Hatherland Mill (signposted to Cove).
  6. At the next junction turn left (signposted to Stoodleigh); after 600m (650 yards) bear right down a narrow lane, signposted to Cove.
  7. At the next junction bear right, again signposted to Cove.
  8. Arriving at Cove Bridge over the Exe, turn sharp back left up hill (signposted to Stoodleigh).
  9. At the top turn right; keep on this lane, and after descending steeply back into the valley, cross the Exe on Halfpenny Bridge; at the main road take the lane going uphill opposite.
  10. Keep to the lane, which after 1.6km (1 mile) leads into Bampton. For the town shops, turn right at the main road.

Image Acknowledgement: Martin Bodman / Washfield: the Exe Valley and Hatherland Mill / CC BY-SA 2.0

Exe Valley Way (Stage 6): Tiverton to Bampton

Bampton & The Exmoor Fringe, Tiverton & The Exe Valley
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Whichever route you choose, please observe The Countryside Code.  Please park your car with consideration to residents and other road users and, most important of all, enjoy yourself and our lovely Mid Devon countryside.

The Countryside Code:

  • Respect other people and enjoy the outdoors and the communities you visit.
  • Leave gates and property as you find them.
  • Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.
  • Keep dogs under effective control.
  • Plan ahead and be prepared and use pathways unless wider accesses are available.
  • Follow advice and local signage.
  • For the full Countryside Code, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code

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