Best Cowley Walk | following part of the Exe Valley Way |
Pynes Cross Exe Valley Way Jane Austin |
Distance:2.4 miles
Difficulty:
A short circular walk near Cowley through Pynes Cross estate where you will see a beautiful listed building overlooking the Exe.
It follows part of the delightful Exe Valley Way and past Wood Barton which could have been Jane Austen's Barton Cottage in Sense and Sensibility.It is believed that Jane in her youth stayed at Pynes House.
Dogs need to be kept on leads during climb up Upton Pyne Hill - this lane can be busy. |
Limited on lane near Lodge on Upton Pyne Hill |
time: | 50 mins |
terrain: | tracks bridle paths , paths |
lanes | |
main roads | 18 mins |
yes | |
altitude range | 16 - 83 m |
quality of track | *** |
stiles | 4 |