LOCATION: River Exe, from its source on Exmoor to the sea via Exeter.

DISTANCE: 45 miles / 72 km.

SUMMARY: This well marked trail is worth following for the marvellous pubs listed here alone!

The path stretches from the South West Coast Path National Trail on the Exe Estuary to the village of Exford on the high land of Exmoor National Park.

An additional 12km/7.5 miles route links Exford to Exe Head, the source of the River Exe, high upon the moor.

Most of the route follows beside the River Exe.

At the northern end of the route, the route follows the River Barle, a tributary of the River Exe, before rejoining the Exe at Exford. 

A mix of canal towpath, quiet country lanes, fields, woodlands and remote, open moorland - some strenuous climbs.

PUBS: Exmoor Forest Inn, Simonsbath; Royal Oak, Withypool; The Bridge Inn, Dulverton; Exeter Inn, outside Bampton; The Swan, Bampton; Fishermans Cot, Bickleigh Mill; Thorveton Arms, Thorveton; Agricultural Inn, Bramford Speke