{"id":643,"date":"2026-03-16T13:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/?p=643"},"modified":"2026-04-07T07:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:37:07","slug":"dunsford-road-hambeer-lane-circular-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/dunsford-road-hambeer-lane-circular-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore a 1.5-Mile Hambeer Lane Circular Walk Near Exeter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last week we grabbed a short break in the wet weather and explored a Hambeer Lane circular walk near Exeter<\/strong>. At just 1.5 miles, it\u2019s short enough for a quick stroll but still offers charming countryside views and a peek at the village of Ide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more ideas on things to do in the area, check out our Things to Do in Exeter<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the rain clouds finally easing, it felt like the perfect excuse to get some fresh air. We didn\u2019t have a big hike planned \u2014 just a spontaneous walk to stretch the legs and enjoy a break in the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we ended up with was a lovely little loop with some surprisingly nice views across Exeter and the surrounding countryside, making it a perfect quick escape from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The start of Hambeer Lane near Dunsford Road where the circular walk begins.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where the Walk Starts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We started at the top of Dunsford Road<\/strong>, where Hambeer Lane<\/strong> begins on the western side of Exeter. From here we followed the lane heading south-east, a quiet stretch lined with hedges that quickly makes you forget how close you still are to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main highlight of this walk is Hambeer Lane. It starts as a quiet lane but gradually becomes more of a track, with hedges and trees lining the route \u2014 the most enjoyable part of the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a few points along the track there are small breaks in the hedges where you can catch glimpses of the surrounding landscape. Looking north-east, parts of Exeter are visible, with Exeter Cathedral<\/strong> standing out in the distance. Looking south, you can see down towards the village of Ide, with the A30 stretching across the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along this section we also passed a small paddock with a couple of horses \u2014 one of them wandered over to the fence and seemed almost to say hello as we walked past. It was a small, delightful moment that made the rural stretch of the walk feel even more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually we turned left and headed downhill towards Cowick Lane, leaving Hambeer Lane behind and beginning the return part of the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once on Cowick Lane, we turned left and followed the pavement along the road before continuing through Broadway, Greenway, and Littleway, passing through the residential streets before reaching a small pedestrian access path back onto Dunsford Road. A short walk up Dunsford Hill brought us back to the start, completing the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At around 1.5 miles<\/strong>, it\u2019s ideal if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n