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Topsham loop to Woodbury Castle & the Exe Estuary

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Topsham loop to Woodbury Castle & the Exe Estuary

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Topsham loop to Woodbury Castle & the Exe Estuary

02:16

30.0km

350m

Mountain biking

Embark on the Topsham loop to Woodbury Castle & the Exe Estuary, a moderate mountain biking adventure spanning 18.7 miles (30.0 km) with 1136 feet (346 metres) of elevation gain, typically completed in 2 hours and 15 minutes. This route offers a striking contrast, beginning with the flat, scenic pathways…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.94 km

Exton Bridleway

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Brilliant linking way from the Exe Estuary path at Exton up towards the village of Woodbury. It's a single lane-width track that's rough in places, so better suited to gravel, …

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9.36 km

View of the Exe Estuary

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From high up here near Woodbury Castle there are splendid views over the Exe Estuary. On a clear day you will even be able to spot Dartmoor.

There is a …

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9.57 km

Woodbury Castle — Iron Age hillfort

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An Iron Age hillfort now cloaked in beech trees, Woodbury Castle sits high on beautiful heathland. It has exceptional earthworks and you can roam amongst its ramparts and down into …

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11.3 km

East Devon Way

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You'll notice the purple signs and foxglove symbols of the East Devon Way along these wide pebblebed trails on Woodbury Common, from the Woodbury Castle hill fort running parallel alongside …

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13.5 km

Hawkerland Bridleway

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A short downhill fast section through tight woodland. Loads of corners and little jumps to get you going.

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18.6 km

Blackhill Quarry Trail

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Ride through the centre of the old quarry here, with the lakes to either side and views to the coast. Look out on the water for birds, including Canada geese and tufted ducks.

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25.8 km

Exe Estuary Trail

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The Exe Estuary Trail is a splendid traffic free path that stretches from Dawlish Warren to Exmouth.

As it is flat and well-surfaced, it is ideal for a family MTB …

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29.1 km

Goosemoor Nature Reserve

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The Exe Estuary cycle path cuts between Goosemoor Nature Reserve in the north and Bowling Green Marsh in the south. Pedalling through here is calm, peaceful and an easy way to escape the city of Exeter.

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30.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

7.39 km

5.09 km

3.87 km

1.09 km

268 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

9.25 km

6.18 km

1.27 km

1.06 km

431 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

24°C

14°C

11 %

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Exton Bridleway

View of the Exe Estuary

Woodbury Castle — Iron Age hillfort

East Devon Way

Hawkerland Bridleway

Blackhill Quarry Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Goosemoor Nature Reserve

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