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This part of the Green Circle follows the valley of the Alphin Brook. The upper section of the brook flows through rich agricultural land separated from the city by a ridge of hills. As it reaches the Exe valley the brook is tamed in a modern channel to prevent it flooding the old village of Alphington and its modern neighbour, the industrial estate of Marsh Barton.
Discover views and locations that are all part of Exeter but which often seem miles from a city.
Look out for the interpretation board with a map and points of interest along the Alphin Brook Walk at Marsh Barton rail station, or download a copy here.
Directions to the Alphin Brook Walk from Marsh Barton Rail Station (clockwise, west to east):
If you don’t wish to continue along the Green Circle route, you can either walk down Dunsford Road back to St Thomas Rail Station (approximately 20 minutes' walk), or catch the P bus from here to Cowick Street, to access Exeter city centre by bus or St Thomas Rail Station. Visit the Stagecoach Bus website for bus timetables.
Accessibility
The first section of the Alphin Brook Walk from Marsh Barton Rail Station is along roads and fairly flat footpaths. There are several gates which are accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. Once you reach the junction of the A30 / A377 the route becomes less easily accessible, with steep hills, kissing gates and rough paths.
From Marsh Barton Rail Station, you can also access the Ludwell Valley Walk, which is more easily accessible by wheelchair or pushchair.
Refreshment stops
Just under one mile / 15 minutes' walk from Marsh Barton Rail Station is the Double Locks, a waterside, dog-friendly pub with a huge beer garden.
The Alphin Brook Walk passes through the village of Alphington, where you'll find the New Inn Pub, or several shops to pick up picnic items. Further along the route, a short detour will take you to the Twisted Oak Pub, which gets its name from the nearby ancient oak tree with a twisted trunk!
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