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Easy hikes and walks around Exeter

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Exploring Exeter on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Exeter. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Exeter Quayside – Exeter Quay loop from Exeter

2.82km

00:45

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Topsham Dock – RSPB Bowling Green Marsh loop from Topsham

7.20km

01:51

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Exeter Quay loop from St Thomas

5.22km

01:19

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Exeter Quay – Exeter Quayside loop from Exeter Central

6.42km

01:41

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Ducke's Marsh loop from Wonford

5.08km

01:17

10m

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6. View of the River Exe – Exeter Quay loop from St Thomas

5.69km

01:27

10m

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7. Exeter Quay – Exeter Quayside loop from St Thomas

3.24km

00:51

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. St Margaret's Church loop from Topsham

7.84km

01:59

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Exeter Cathedral – Medieval Exe Bridge loop from Polsloe

5.02km

01:21

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Stoke Woods loop from Cowley

3.47km

00:59

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Exeter

1. Exeter Quayside – Exeter Quay loop from Exeter

2. Topsham Dock – RSPB Bowling Green Marsh loop from Topsham

3. Exeter Quay loop from St Thomas

4. Exeter Quay – Exeter Quayside loop from Exeter Central

5. Ducke's Marsh loop from Wonford

6. View of the River Exe – Exeter Quay loop from St Thomas

7. Exeter Quay – Exeter Quayside loop from St Thomas

8. St Margaret's Church loop from Topsham

9. Exeter Cathedral – Medieval Exe Bridge loop from Polsloe

10. Stoke Woods loop from Cowley

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