Riverside Valley Park

About this route

Riverside Valley Park is one of six Exeter Valley Parks managed by Devon Wildlife Trust.

Its 40 hectares sit between Clapperbrook Lane and Bridge Road.  This is an easy Valley Park to visit: it is close to the city centre and just a short walk from the historic Quayside.  It offers river views, excellent walking and cycling paths and flood plain meadows giving way to the wilder estuary.

Stroll through buttercup-filled meadows alongside the winding River Exe with wonderful views across the city to its cathedral.

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Parking, dog friendly, cycle friendly, picnic areas, cafes, pubs, toilets nearby.
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Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Custom House

The Custom House, a nationally important Grade I listed building is located at Exeter Quayside where thousands of tourists flock
Photo of the Exeter Ship Canal at Countess Wear
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8.5kms

Exeter Ship Canal

Exeter Ship Canal forms part of the Riverside Valley Park, managed by Exeter City Council.  Although the canal is over

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Custom House

The Custom House, a nationally important Grade I listed building is located at Exeter Quayside where thousands of tourists flock
Photo of rowers on the Exeter Ship Canal with views of the city in the background
5miles/
8kms

Exeter and Countess Wear

The Exeter suburb of Countess Wear is linked to the city by both the River Exe and the Exeter Canal.
Photo looking over Exeter from Redhills
4.5miles/
7kms

Exeter’s riverside and skyline

This walk is on the Exe Valley Way in Exeter, linking it to the western skyline overlooking the city. It
Photo of Exeter Cathedral

Exeter City Walls and Cathedral

Over 70% of the wall that once protected Exeter still remains and reveals a lot about the geology of the
Photo of the Exeter Ship Canal at Countess Wear
5.25miles/
8.5kms

Exeter Ship Canal

Exeter Ship Canal forms part of the Riverside Valley Park, managed by Exeter City Council.  Although the canal is over

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Custom House

The Custom House, a nationally important Grade I listed building is located at Exeter Quayside where thousands of tourists flock
Photo of Exeter Cathedral

Exeter City Walls and Cathedral

Over 70% of the wall that once protected Exeter still remains and reveals a lot about the geology of the

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Custom House

The Custom House, a nationally important Grade I listed building is located at Exeter Quayside where thousands of tourists flock
Photo of Exeter Cathedral

Exeter City Walls and Cathedral

Over 70% of the wall that once protected Exeter still remains and reveals a lot about the geology of the

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and
Photo of rowers on the Exeter Ship Canal with views of the city in the background
5miles/
8kms

Exeter and Countess Wear

The Exeter suburb of Countess Wear is linked to the city by both the River Exe and the Exeter Canal.
Photo looking over Exeter from Redhills
4.5miles/
7kms

Exeter’s riverside and skyline

This walk is on the Exe Valley Way in Exeter, linking it to the western skyline overlooking the city. It

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Custom House

The Custom House, a nationally important Grade I listed building is located at Exeter Quayside where thousands of tourists flock