New public green space in East Devon
The Clyst Valley Regional Park is waiting for you to explore its heritage and nature, and breathe its fresh country air.
The Clyst Valley is a vast green space to breathe, on the doorstep of a rapidly growing population east of Exeter. It follows the meandering River Clyst (meaning ’clear water‘) as it feeds into the Exe estuary.
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What is the Clyst Valley Regional Park?
It is an area almost the same size as Exeter which is protected through Strategy 10 of East Devon District Council’s Local Plan. It will be high quality green spaces linked by trails and public transport.
What makes it special?
Beautiful parklands and orchards. The huge forest of Ashclyst. Ancient oaks in fields and hedges.
Why is it needed?
We need to ensure the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and the Exe Estuary, our most highly-protected wildlife sites, are not spoilt. So we need to provide alternative natural green spaces, which will help us all lead healthier and happier lives in the future.
Who is paying for this?
The capital for projects will come from a variety of sources: national government, grants from charities, developer contributions and other places.
The Clyst Valley Regional Park masterplan
Masterplan consultation now closed
A public consultation on proposals for new, public, green space around the Clyst Valley took place from Thursday 5 November 2020 until Monday 18 January 2021. Thank you for your support – we received over 200 responses!
Connecting with nature and getting outdoors is good for us. The masterplan for the Clyst Valley Regional Park has lots of suggestions for improving the East Devon countryside to help you explore it. The plan will provide a basis to seek funding for these improvements.
Some parts of the Clyst Valley are well known, such as National Trust Killerton. Other areas are not currently accessible to the public. The masterplan proposes to restore nature and historic buildings, create trails, tackle climate change and improve water quality.
Some of the ideas in the Clyst Valley Regional Park masterplan
- Clyst Valley Trail linking the Exe Estuary Trail to the Exe Valley Way
- Extension to Cranbrook Country Park
- Land-based learning centre and café at Broadclyst Community Farm
- A new cycle trail linking Cranbrook to Exeter along a quieter route
- Renaturalising the River Clyst between Clyst Honiton and Cranbrook
- A major increase in trees through both planting and natural regeneration
- A new visitor hub at Ashclyst Farm and cycle/pedestrian links into the forest from Cranbrook, Broadclyst and Killerton
Find out more about the Clyst Valley Regional Park masterplan.
https://eastdevon.gov.uk/clystvalleypark/
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Clyst Valley Trail
The Clyst Valley Trail is listed as a high priority route for delivery in the Devon County Council’s multiuse trail strategy. It also delivers on Strategy 10 (Green Infrastructure in East Devon’s West End) in the East Devon Local Plan, and the Climate Action plans of both Councils. The route will significantly contribute to an increase in walking and cycling levels which will reduce our carbon footprint and help enable households to rely less on cars for short distance journeys.
The route will be a recreational trail for walkers, cyclists, mobility scooters and, where feasible, horse riders. As well as allowing people in and around Exeter to enjoy and value the wonderful countryside of the new Clyst Valley Regional Park and East Devon, it will also provide an attractive, safe, and direct commuter route between towns and villages along the River Clyst and Exeter, Cranbrook and surrounding employment areas in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone and Winslade Park.
