| Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (1.9 miles) | Walk 2 (3.1 miles) | Walk 3 (5.2 miles) |
It's quite remarkable that during WWII this area had an 'airstrip' lit up at night as a decoy for Exeter Airport.
 | Walks 1 & 2 cross a busy road |
 | Extensive views |
 | Walk 3 Aylesbeare Inn |
 | Park at Hawkerland,just off the Exeter to Sidmouth Road (A3052) . Turn into lane to Stonyford then park on left. |
Walk 1 Aylesbeare Common Short (1.9 miles)
A short and easy dog walk to several ponds full of insects - a photographer's dream!
The route uses well defined tracks and offers stunning views of Mutter's Moor and the sea.
Walk 1
Walk 2 Aylesbeare Common Long (3.1 miles)
This is a very popular walk through two commons,Harpford & Aylesbeare.
During the winter ,wellies are recommended as the public footpath through the woods follows a stream and can be quite muddy.
Please note the busy A3052 has to be crossed twice.
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Walk 2
Walk 3 Aylesbeare & Common (5.2 miles)
This walk starts near the Aylesbeare Inn and gently climbs up to the Common where the views are quite stunning.
| Walk 3 | |
terrain: | tracks,common |
| lanes ,fields | |
main roads | 1 % |
wellies | **** |
altitude range | 71 - 150 m |
quality of track | *** |
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| FIT for Watches / Mobile | |
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| How to use a GPX / FIT file |
Walk 3
| Walks near Aylesbeare Common: | |
| Hawkerland | |
.jpg) | A very easy dog walk offering expansive views towards the sea across a gently rolling heath land |
| Aylesbeare Village | |
.jpg) | An easy walk exploring the rural and peaceful life around Aylesbeare and Perkin's Village using quiet lanes and public footpaths - ideal for a spring or summer's day. Spectacular views of Exeter & Haldon. |
| Newton Poppleford | |
.jpg) | Delightful river and pub walks. A must ,if you are in the area. |
| Aylesbeare near Pub |
There is one steepish climb.
