Honiton to Exeter Cycle Route

This quintessentially East Devon route runs from Honiton to Exeter, threading together quiet, hedge-banked lanes and ridge-top tracks while avoiding busier roads wherever possible.

The ride begins on Honiton High Street, climbing early onto the East Hill ridge, where views open out and the route quickly settles into long, peaceful stretches of rolling countryside. From here, the lanes wind through sleepy villages and gentle river valleys, offering classic Devon scenery and a real sense of space and calm.

Turning west, the route crosses working farmland before reaching the wooded fringes of the Killerton Estate. Woodland tracks and tranquil estate lanes provide a beautifully quiet approach into the city, guiding you towards Exeter via Pennsylvania Road and keeping you well clear of heavy traffic almost all the way to the station.

The terrain is pleasantly rolling rather than punishing, the scenery is unmistakably West Country, and the overall feel is rural, scenic, and unhurried — an ideal long ride where the journey matters just as much as the destination.

📍 Start Point

Honiton High Street
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🏁 End Point

St David’s Station, Exeter
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🔹 Route Highlights

• Quiet hedge-banked Devon lanes

• Ridge-top riding from East Hill

• Peaceful villages and farmland

• Woodland trails through Killerton Estate

• Low-traffic approach into Exeter

🔹 Difficulty

Moderate
Best suited to regular cyclists. Rolling terrain with an early climb, but no extreme gradients.

🔹 Distance

Approx. 22–25 miles (35–40 km)
(depending on lane choices)

🔹 Duration

• Steady riding: 2.5–3.5 hours

• Leisurely pace (with stops): 4–5 hours