Rockbeare snugly tucked behind international Jet travel
Rockbeare is an attractive and somewhat secluded village near Exeter Airport.
The name means a 'grove/wood for rooks'.
 | Rockbeare House |
 | There is no pub in Rockbeare Nearest pub: Jack & the Green The Cranberry Farm |
 | Rockbeare Post Office |
Rockbeare Manor's impressive wall
| Difficulty |  |
This gentle rural walk follows quiet lanes and passes Rockbeare House,a Grade I Regency country residence of historical importance with it's impressive boundary walls.
One of the original Axminster carpets used to be kept in Rockbeare House,dating back to the late 18th century.
You get a good view of any planes taking off from Runway 08 as you start the walk.
Runway 26
There is a stretch through a wooded area which can be muddy after heavy rain - you can take a country lane parallel to the path.
In spring the hedges are full of wild flowers.
length: | 4.5 miles |
time: | 1hr 25 mins |
terrain: | tracks,paths |
| lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
 | 1% |
altitude range | 27-60 m |
quality of track | **** |
 | How to view a GPX / FIT file |
This is an easy walk
Rockbeare Walk
| Walks near Rockbeare: | |
| Broadclyst Killerton | |
.jpg) | Two easy and pleasant circular walks from Broadclyst to Killerton. |
| Whimple | |
 | A short and easy walk through a still unspoilt part of Devon with its charming thatched cottages and old orchards. |
| Broadclyst | |
.jpg) | Gentle walks towards Broadclyst's windmill. |
