Exeter is a city in Devon, England, positioned along the River Exe, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region features a blend of urban green spaces, picturesque river valleys, and immediate access to significant natural areas like Dartmoor National Park and the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Exeter provides a wide array of…
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hikers
2.96km
00:48
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.94km
00:47
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.33km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.54km
01:28
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
10.8km
00:56
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.85km
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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82.1km
03:23
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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27.4km
01:07
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.9km
02:03
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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73.9km
03:03
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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67.4km
03:51
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59.6km
03:23
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.4km
01:44
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.3km
04:23
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42.4km
03:09
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.7km
01:24
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.6km
02:00
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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82.3km
05:13
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
7.65km
00:47
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.7km
01:51
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.4km
01:18
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.4km
01:30
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Exeter offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes from city green spaces to national parks. More than 90 routes are available for exploration.
Exeter provides accessible hiking options like the Exeter Green Circle and various Valley Parks. For more challenging routes, Dartmoor National Park is a short distance away. Detailed information can be found in the Hiking around Exeter guide.
Yes, Exeter offers several easy hiking routes suitable for beginners. The Valley Parks and sections of the Exeter Green Circle provide gentle terrain. Explore options in the Easy hikes around Exeter guide.
Road cyclists can explore quiet country lanes in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Dartmoor Way. The Exe Estuary Trail offers a mostly flat, traffic-free option. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Exeter guide for more details.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can find trails in Haldon Forest Park, located just outside Exeter. The rugged terrain of Dartmoor National Park also offers challenging routes. Refer to the MTB Trails around Exeter guide for specific routes.
Touring cyclists can utilize the Exe Estuary Trail for flat, scenic rides along the river. The Dartmoor Way provides a 90-mile (145 km) circular route around Dartmoor National Park. More information is available in the Cycling around Exeter guide.
Exeter is situated along the River Exe and Exeter Canal, offering scenic waterside paths. Nearby Dartmoor National Park features granite tors and expansive moorland. The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides coastal scenery and ancient woodlands.
Outdoor routes in Exeter have received an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 stars from more than 40 ratings. Over 1,200 visitors have explored the region's 91 available routes on komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Exeter, including Hiking around Exeter, Road Cycling Routes around Exeter, and MTB Trails around Exeter. Guides for Easy hikes, Cycling, Gravel biking, and Running Trails are also available.
The official tourism website for Exeter is Visit Exeter. It provides information on attractions, activities, and general visitor services for the area. The website address is www.visitexeter.com.
Yes, Exeter and its surrounding areas offer options for gravel biking. These routes often combine quiet country lanes with off-road paths. Further details can be found in the Gravel biking around Exeter guide.
Exeter provides various running trails, including routes through its Valley Parks and along the River Exe. These trails offer diverse terrain for joggers. Explore options in the Running Trails around Exeter guide.

