Walk around Killerton in Devon

30 July 2022, 10.45 – 15.30

Meet at Budlake Old Post Office

Join us for this walk in beautiful Devon. We will meet at 10.45 am for 11 am start from Budlake Old Post Office or meet at 11.15 am at the main car park of the National Trust property Killerton House.

The walk isr 5.75 miles or 5 miles depending on start point.
We plan to finish at approximately 3.30 pm

Walk leader, Yvonne writes...

I look forward to sharing another walk with fellow bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents in the South West. This time I plan to walk in the lovely Devon countryside, with some good open views over the area. It is through the parts of the Killerton NT estate that are open to all to access. Part of the walk goes along the valley of the River Culm, through ancient woodland and on paths and tracks across open farmland.

I plan for us to have our packed lunches in a picturesque spot on the edge of the woodland.

This is relatively easy but undulating walking, with three short gradual inclines. There is one stile. Some of the paths are rough underfoot and could be muddy and suitable footwear will be needed. The walk will not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

I will start the walk outside the historic Budlake Old Post Office and then take a 10 minute walk over the fields to the Main car park outside the entrance to NT Killerton House to meet those who will be starting there.

There are toilets and a cafe adjacent to the car park. Please bring a packed lunch but note it will also be possible to purchase items at the cafe to bring with you.

After the walk there will be the opportunity for us to sit and relax at the cafe for a well earned cup of tea or coffee.

GETTING THERE

Travel by car
Limited but free parking in layby outside Budlake Old Post Office, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LW

Main NT car park for Killerton House is at Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE. Free for NT members (bring membership card) £4 all day for non-NT members.

Travel by bus
Stagecoach run a frequent service from Exeter to Cullumpton and then on to Tiverton.
Bus stop is Budlake (Killerton turn) on the B 3181.Then walk 300 yds on path down the lane that crosses over the M5 just before Budlake Old Post Office.

Travel by train is also possible
Nearest stations are Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids (7 miles away). Whimple station is 6 miles away and Pinhoe station 4.5 miles.