16 year old youth climate activist Jessie Stevens, founder of the movement People Pedal Power, wanted to attend COP26 in Glasgow to have her voice heard and bring youth representation to a conversation often dominated by older voices.
With the carbon cost of flying proving unjustifiable, the train journey proving extortionately expensive and walking proving too great a tax on her time and education, Jessie has decided to make the 550 mile journey from the coastline of Southern England to Glasgow by bike. Concerned that the upcoming COP would continue to result in a lack of meaningful action, Jessie wants as many people to join the movement as possible to make a statement that politicians cannot ignore, demonstrate how ineffective the current system of travel is and highlight the importance of people-led decision making.
We urge those joining the ride or supporting in other ways to use public transport where possible if travelling to the ride. To aid this, many of the big stops on route have good public transport access such as trains.
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Seaton, Colyton, Honiton, Combe Raleigh, Dunkeswell, Sheldon, Hemyock, Culmstock, Nicholashayne, Sampford Moor, Wellington, Taunton
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We invite you to make a pilgrimage with Bishop John Coleridge Patteson on a circular – ‘Patteson’s Way’. The eight mile pilgrimage visits the main sites associated with Bishop John Coleridge Patteson – Feniton, Alfington, Ottery St Mary and Patteson’s Cross in East Devon, and can be walked in a day or in four stages.
Patteson’s Way it’s an invitation to wander and wonder, as you journey with the story of one man’s life and legacy as your companion; experiencing the same sites and views that were the background to his life.
And as you walk, and reflect, on the ground Patteson trod, the hope of each of us who are pilgrims, is to deepen our own spirituality; allowing the divine influence behind both the story and countryside to impact on us.
The Melanesian Mission UK is an Anglican mission agency that provides support to the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM), through Prayer, People and Giving.
http://www.mmuk.net/getinvolved/getinvolved-pilgrimage/
The Melanesian Mission UK 21 The Burlands, Feniton EX14 3UN
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Pupils at The King’s School, Ottery St Mary have proposed a new shared use cycleway which follows the old railway track starting at Feniton through to Ottery St Mary. This will eventually link up with a continuation through Tipton St John and onto Sidmouth.
If there is enough local support now there is a better chance of this happening than ever before. Ottery St Mary have a good record of council, school and community cooperation in making things happen. This has been demonstrated by the successful completion of the Coleridge (Sustrans Connect 2) Bridge, which was recently highlighted as a nationwide example of community led development.
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This newly constructed cycle trail offers an almost entirely traffic-free, wonderfully level route which forms part of the South Coast NCN No.2.
The trail takes you right around the Exe Estuary from Dawlish to Exmouth, passing through the pretty villages of Starcross, Topsham and Lympstone to name a few. The estuary is of international importance for wintering waders and wildfowl, supporting 1000’s of birds. RSPB reserves near Topsham and Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve offer some of the best opportunities to view wildlife along the estuary.
https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/exe-estuary-trail/
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This route from the Exe Estuary to the steeply wooded valleys on Exmoor follows, for the most part, quiet country lanes and footpaths along the Exe valley through Bickleigh, Tiverton and Bampton, Exebridge, Dulverton, Hawkridge and Withypool, then leaving the Exe Valley to reach Exford to which the Exe flows from its source at Exe Head. Mostly valley scenery, ranging from the broad estuary through pastoral landscapes and narrower, heavily-wooded valleys to open moorland landscapes.
An additional described section links Withypool to the source of the Exe to make a 'source to sea' route using the Two Moors Way (TMW), north, to Simonsbath, then following the TMW waymarkers for about another 3km/2miles high up on to the moor to Exe Head. Exe Head is the source of the River Exe, an area of marshy ground high up on Dure Down.
https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Exe+Valley+Way
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A 40 mile walking route through outstanding East Devon
East Devon Way is the perfect way to discover the hidden gems of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Follow our well waymarked 40 mile walking route using our guidebook or downloadable walk directions to find the best viewpoints, picnic spots and learn about the flora, fauna and local history. The route runs from the seaside twon of Exmouth to Lyme Regis, passes through eight villages and crosses five rivers.
https://www.eastdevonway.org.uk/
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Route eight – Darts Farm via Topsham to Countess Wear Bridge. With return via University sports field and Newcourt Road 7 miles. Thanks to route sponsor Rodney Spiller Wealth Management.
Darts Farm is a family business that began as a pick your own farm shop 50 years ago. Topsham dates from Celtic times, becoming the port of Exeter under the Romans. There are many Dutch style houses from its days as an important cotton port. It became part of the city of Exeter in 1966. The route crosses the Clyst and follows the River Exe east bank to Countess Wear, with good opportunities for bird watching, returning on inland roads and footpaths.
NB: CHECK TIDE TIMES FOR TOPSHAM, AS THE RIVERSIDE PATH IS UNDER WATER AT HIGH TIDE, WHEN THE ALTERNATIVE ROAD OPTION SHOULD BE FOLLOWED
https://exetercosyroutes.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/exeter-cosy-route-eight.pdf
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Route seven – Clyst St Mary via Clyst St George to Darts Farm. With return via Ebford 7.3 miles. Thanks to route sponsor Wilkinson Grant & Co.
Clyst St Mary was the site of a brutal battle in the 1549 Prayer Book Rebellion. But this is a peaceful route taking footpaths through the housing development Winslade Park, quiet roads to Clyst St George, and on to Darts Farm. Circular return on footpath to Ebford, quiet road looping east of Clyst St George, back to Kenniford Cross and returning on same footpaths to Clyst St Mary.
https://exetercosyroutes.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/exeter-cosy-route-seven.pdf
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Route six – Blackhorse via Sowton to Clyst St Mary. With return via Bishop’s Court 4.5 miles. Thanks to our route sponsors, the Baker Family.
This route is entirely within East Devon District Council area, the villages of Clyst Honiton, Sowton and Clyst St Mary being Exeter’s closest eastern neighbours. Clyst is a Celtic word meaning clear water and the villages take their name from the River Clyst, a tributary of the Exe. This is a mainly level route along footpaths and quiet lanes to Clyst St Mary. The circular return includes a busier road without pavements and two short, but steep climbs.
NB: Fields on this route are in an area of flood plain, and may be muddy and wet after rainfall, inaccessible in times of heavy rain. There is a difficult stile over the bridge at Clyst St Mary, but an easier alternative is available.
https://exetercosyroutes.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/exeter-cosy-route-six.pdf
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