Walking is great for your health, particularly for your heart. It’s considered a ‘lifestyle exercise’, which means you can easily weave it into your everyday routine: A 10-minute brisk, daily walk can help improve your health, build stamina and benefit your mental health.
The local area is well-connected to many walking routes from parks to the Quay. Why not try walking to RSPB Matford Marshes, where you can enjoy a variety of wildlife, or to Riverside Valley Park or Crockwells Meadow; getting off the bus one stop early; or even walking some or all the way to work?
Check out the links below for inspiration, ideas and help on where to walk from your new home in Alphington.
For details of Public Rights of Way, Devon County Council’s map shows where you can walk, ride or cycle.
Walkers can use all categories of PRoW. Horse riders and cyclists can use bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.
Exeter’s Green Circle is a 12-mile circular walk that can be split into five walks. Find out more on Exeter County Council’s website.
Living Streets is a national charity that aims to create a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more. Check out their site to find details of campaigns and useful information on why walking is a winner!