GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Crediton Walks

3 miles (5.2 km)

This Devon based town is located near Exeter in the vale of the River Creedy and River Yeo.
This circular walk in the town visits Newcombe's Meadow park before heading down to the River Yeo which flows to the south of the town.
The walk starts off at Newcombe's Meadow where there is a pleasant park with surfaced footpaths. There are wide lawns and pretty flower beds to enjoy in these public pleasure grounds. It is also home to the Town's St Boniface Statue and the Town Bandstand.
The walk then takes you west along the High Street before turning south across the fields to visit the River Yeo. There's some nice riverside footpaths and great countryside views of the Yeo Valley here.

Postcode

EX17 1EZ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Crediton OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Crediton Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Crediton

  • Killerton Park - The Killerton Estate is 6,400 acres of parkland and countryside containing over 60 miles of footpaths and cycle tracks
  • Eggesford Forest - These woods near Lapford are a popular place for dog walkers.
    The walk starts off at the car park, just off the A377
  • Knightshayes - Explore the beautiful country estate of this Gothic Revival Mansion in Tiverton, Devon
  • Haddon Hill - This circular walk explores Haddon Hill in the Brompton Regis area of Somerset
  • Exeter Circular Walk - A fine circular walk visiting the canal, river and parks of the city of Exeter
  • Exeter Canal - Follow the Exeter Ship Canal from the centre of Exeter to the River Exe Estuary
  • Exeter Green Circle - This 12 mile circular walk explores the city of Exeter visiting several attractive green spaces, including the parks, the river and the surrounding countryside.
  • Ashclyst Forest - Enjoy miles of woodland cycling and walking trails in this large forest near Killerton
  • Cullompton - This interesting Mid Devon town is located on the River Culm near Exeter and Tiverton.
  • Bickleigh Mill - This walk visits the 18th century Bickleigh Mill in Devon
  • Brampford Speke - This delightful Devon village is surrounded by some lovely rolling countryside making it a fine place to start a walk
  • Broadclyst - This East Devon village boasts a number of historic properties, a pretty village green, an historic watermill, a 15th century church, a 16th century pub and some fine country footpaths.
  • Ellerhayes Bridge and the River Culm - This walk visits the ancient Ellerhayes Bridge and the River Culm in Devon
  • Chulmleigh - This attractive market town is located in North Devon in the valley of the River Little Dart

Pubs/Cafes

The Three Little Pigs is situated in the heart of Crediton, on the Town Square. Inside there's an eclectic mix of memorabilia and nic nacs that hang from every available space.  Home-cooked food is served in the bar and restaurant, using where possible locally sourced ingredients. You can find them at postcode EX17 2BP.
The Crediton Inn is a genuine free house serving two to four real ales and a local cider.  You can find them at 28A Mill Street, EX17 1EZ. They are dog friendly.

Photos

A3072, Crediton - geograph.org.uk - 2140213

A3072, Crediton

Crediton , High Street - geograph.org.uk - 1234787

Crediton , High Street

Newcombe's Meadow, Crediton - geograph.org.uk - 1933937

Newcombe's Meadow, Crediton

Crediton , Newcombe's Meadow - geograph.org.uk - 1234812

Crediton , Newcombe's Meadow

River Yeo east of Salmonhutch - geograph.org.uk - 5479055

River Yeo east of Salmonhutch

River Yeo seen from Yeoton Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5479060

River Yeo seen from Yeoton Bridge

Great Parks Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1748742

Great Parks Farm. The farm is sited safely above the flood plain of the River Yeo. Seen from Crediton Footpath 19 and the Devonshire Heartland Way.

The Yeo Valley, south of Crediton - geograph.org.uk - 1934500

The Yeo Valley, south of Crediton

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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