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The best gravel rides around Exeter

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around Exeter. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around Exeter.

Last updated: December 1, 2025

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1. Castle Drogo and Fingle Bridge — Exeter gravel routes

55.0km

04:46

1,000m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Topsham to Woodbury Common — Exeter gravel routes

30.1km

02:32

340m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Killerton, Ashclyst and East Hill — Exeter gravel routes

84.3km

06:31

990m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4. Haldon, Mamhead and Dawlish — Exeter gravel routes

68.7km

05:14

610m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5. Haldon Belvedere and the Estuary — Exeter gravel routes

68.2km

05:17

890m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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6. River Otter and Common — Exeter gravel routes

67.4km

05:05

760m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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7. Exe Estuary Trail – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Digby and Sowton

44.3km

03:22

500m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Killerton Parkland Bridleway – Killerton Park Cycle Track loop from Polsloe Bridge

25.4km

01:59

290m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Exe Estuary Trail – Hawkerland Bridleway loop from Polsloe Bridge

40.9km

03:10

470m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Exe Estuary Trail boardwalk – View over the Exe Estuary loop from Lympstone Commando

45.6km

03:47

610m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides around Exeter

1. Castle Drogo and Fingle Bridge — Exeter gravel routes

2. Topsham to Woodbury Common — Exeter gravel routes

3. Killerton, Ashclyst and East Hill — Exeter gravel routes

4. Haldon, Mamhead and Dawlish — Exeter gravel routes

5. Haldon Belvedere and the Estuary — Exeter gravel routes

6. River Otter and Common — Exeter gravel routes

7. Exe Estuary Trail – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Digby and Sowton

8. Killerton Parkland Bridleway – Killerton Park Cycle Track loop from Polsloe Bridge

9. Exe Estuary Trail – Hawkerland Bridleway loop from Polsloe Bridge

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