Take the Train for a Walk to the Quieter Side of Sowton

Meet:  At Exmouth Train Station at 9:45.  Outward via train, dep. 10:00 arr. Newcourt 10:14. 

Start:   At Newcourt Train Station  (OS 192, SX 961 903), what3words ///smug.spit.hails  at 10:15.

We walk from Newcourt station to cross the ancient Clyst River Bridge to the village of Clyst St Mary.  Then through fields to the peaceful village of Sowton with its grand church and thatched village hall before returning to Clyst St Mary.  We then walk back to Digby and Sowton station for the train to Exmouth.  There is the option to stop at The Blue Ball pub en route to the station for a drink and/or a bite to eat.  The onward route is easy to find for those not stopping. 

Please bring a flask for the coffee stop. 

This is an opportunity to explore in detail places we usually see fleetingly from the car or train.  The going is easy with only gently climbs.  It may be muddy in places if it has been wet. 

We suggest that if you don't have a railcard you travel in groups of 4 to take advantage of a “Groupsave” train ticket – and in any case buy a return from Exmouth to Digby and Sowton. 

If you are thinking of lunching at the Blue Ball they suggest booking – you can book online see:  https://blueballpub.co.uk/restaurant-bar/  we think 12:45 would be sensible. 

Walk Leaders: Penny and Paul Kurowski, 01395 742942, 07792 619748   [email protected]