🥾🌿 Explore Exeter one step at a time this National Walking Month.
The Exeter Green Circle is a beautiful 12-mile walking route linking the city with stunning countryside, riverside paths and hidden green spaces. 💚
You don’t have to complete it all in one go either. With smaller sections and easy access from railway stations around Exeter, it’s perfect for “rails to trails” adventures, relaxed strolls or mindful escapes into nature.🚆🌳
Fresh air, scenic views and plenty to discover along the way. Check out our Green Circle link in the bio. 🌼
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This week is mental health awareness week, and an excellent reminder to us all that mental health matters, and that no one should feel like they must struggle in silence.
However you’re feeling, it’s reassuring to know that support is available in your community.
Wellbeing Exeter works with people across the city to improve wellbeing through connection, community support, local activities, and one-to-one guidance. Their team of Community Physical Activity Organisers, Connectors and Builders help adults all over Exeter to discover groups, services, volunteering opportunities, physical activities, and social spaces.
You can self-refer directly, or a professional can refer on your behalf. Sometimes a small step, a conversation, a walk or a local group, can make a massive difference.
Find out more about the services offered by Wellbeing Exeter, and read stories of people who have benefitted from their support in the past here - .uk/stories
Get in touch with the supportive team at Wellbeing Exeter if you or someone you know could benefit from their support.
If you’re keen on cycling this summer then Wellbeing Exeter are hosting a Cycling Festival on the Piazza Terracina & Exeter Quay on 9 May from 10am - 2pm.
There will be Dr Bike, guided bike rides, learn to fix workshops, advice and guidance on cycling safely and so much more. We are grateful to have so many wonderful partners attending with a huge amount of experience and knowledge to inspire you to get pedalling.
If you’re feeling inspired to cycle by the good weather, then this is the perfect opportunity for cyclist of all abilities to come together and share their passions.
See you there?
THIS WEEKEND!
Join the City Nature Challenge - check out the events schedule here! 🌎🍀
From 24–27 April 2026, we are inviting everyone to record the wildlife they see across Exeter as part of one of the world’s largest community science events.
Join activities on Streatham Campus and in the city, and help showcase the amazing biodiversity around us. Upload your wildlife sightings – and help verify others – using the free iNaturalist app 📲
A number of free events will be running between 24-29 April, including pond dipping, scavenger hunts, bird walks and evening bat walks! 🦉
To find out more and for event info, visit our webpage - link in bio! ✅ #citynaturechallenge2026
On Saturday 9 May 2026 a group of brave individuals will be abseiling down the 140-foot (43 metres) Norman North Tower of Exeter Cathedral to raise funds for the continued conservation of this wonderful historic building.
Register your interest for £25 and commit to raise £500 via Just Giving. If you would like to sign up to this historic challenge please email [email protected].
We’re proud to support the Feel Good Festival in Wonford, led by Wonford Health Matters.
Join us on Saturday 16 May, 11am–2pm at Wonford Community & Learning Centre for a free, community-led event all about moving more and feeling good.
There’ll be something for everyone, including sports and exercise sessions, arts, crafts and music, wellbeing support, and plenty of children’s activities too.
Come along, try something new, meet others and celebrate your community!
In April’s edition of the exeterlivingmag, two of our stories were featured.
One of these is about the Green Circle, guiding you through different areas which offer different niches, such as long weekend walks and calm evening spots.
The other is about a sport you may never have heard of… Korfball is taking Exeter by storm. This fast-paced game, similar to basketball and netball is designed to be played in mixed-gender teams of 8, and is bags of fun. Head to @exetercitykorfballclub on Instagram to find out more.
You can read the full stories here - /app/EXE501/editionguid/5aa4d83d-be9c-4d5c-b552-6ad2b2e55f8b
You might remember that last summer, colleagues from across Exeter City Council embarked on a project with GWR, Devon County Council, University of Exeter and Devon Wildlife Trust, making it easier to access the Green Circle from Exeter's train stations.
Today we attended the Exeter Sustainability Awards, where we were awarded highly commended in our category.
We would like to use this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing partners for all of their hard work during this project. This was a huge joint effort and a great example of what collaborative working can achieve.
We had a great time earlier this week at the @uniofexeter to meet with the Green Circle steering group.
We even had time afterwards to sticker some of the route through the university grounds, so hopefully this portion of the Green Circle is now a bit clearer and easier to navigate!
Record the wildlife you see!
Want to know how to record wildlife using your phone? @uoesustainability are running two free sessions to help people get started with using iNaturalist, a free recording app, on their phone or camera:
• Tuesday 17th March, 12:30-13:30 Peter Chalk Seminar Room 2.4, University of Exeter Streatham Campus (Note change of room!)
• Tuesday 17th March 17:00 – 18:00 Seminar Room 10, the Forum, University of Exeter Streatham Campus
It will consist of a short talk and demo, then bring your own phone, camera or laptop to give it a go! Find out more and book on Eventbrite via the
🔗 in our bio.
Your views are wanted on nature in Exeter and how we can all support it.
Everyone who lives, works in or visits Exeter is being asked to give their views on nature in the city, how we can best protect and support it and how it can thrive in the future.
Together with Devon Wildlife Trust, the University of Exeter, the Met Office and other partners, Exeter City Council is launching the survey to build a picture of how important nature is and discover the parts of the city it is most cherished.
You can find more information via the Live and Move website.
Work has started from today on an exciting new scheme in Newtown, making it easier and safer to walk and cycle.
The Newtown Community Scheme, led by Exeter City Council’s Live and Move team with Devon County Council and funded by Sport England, aims to improve routes around the area for local residents.
Phase one kicks off today and will last for approximately 9 weeks, including numerous changes designed to make getting around Newtown safer, greener and more accessible for everyone.
You can find out more via the Live and Move website.
