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The best running trails around Exeter

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Running around Exeter is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Exeter—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

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1. Riverside Valley Park & River Exe loop from Exeter

8.55km

00:55

20m

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

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2. Riverside Valley Park – Exeter Quay loop from Countess Wear

9.57km

01:01

30m

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

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3. Exeter Quay – Riverside Valley Park loop from Exeter Central

10.9km

01:09

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Exeter Quay – Double Locks Pub loop from Exeter Central

16.8km

01:48

80m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. Riverside Valley Park – Exeter Quay loop from Exeter Central

8.12km

00:52

50m

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

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6. Trews Weir – Riverside Valley Park loop from Marsh Barton

9.57km

01:01

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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7. Exeter Quay – Riverside Valley Park loop from Exeter

7.26km

00:46

20m

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

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8. Exeter Quay – Riverside Valley Park loop from Exeter St Thomas

14.2km

01:29

20m

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

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9. Double Locks Pub – Ducke's Marsh loop from Newcourt

22.6km

02:24

80m

70m

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

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10. Exeter Quay – Trews Weir loop from Exwick

6.46km

00:40

20m

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

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The best running trails around Exeter

1. Riverside Valley Park & River Exe loop from Exeter

2. Riverside Valley Park – Exeter Quay loop from Countess Wear

3. Exeter Quay – Riverside Valley Park loop from Exeter Central

4. Exeter Quay – Double Locks Pub loop from Exeter Central

5. Riverside Valley Park – Exeter Quay loop from Exeter Central

6. Trews Weir – Riverside Valley Park loop from Marsh Barton

7. Exeter Quay – Riverside Valley Park loop from Exeter

8. Exeter Quay – Riverside Valley Park loop from Exeter St Thomas

9. Double Locks Pub – Ducke's Marsh loop from Newcourt

10. Exeter Quay – Trews Weir loop from Exwick

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