Exwick Mills & Orchards Guided History Walk

Join us on Friday 18th September 2026 for the Mills and Orchards history walk in Exwick. This will be a guided circular walk where together with the Exwick Local History group we will be exploring the area's agricultural and industrial heritage.

This walk is organised collaboratively by Wellbeing Exeter, Zero Mile Gardens, Exwick History Society and Westbank Health.

Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring dogs, except assistance dogs.

Meet: 10.30am outside the Exwick Parish hall, 66 Station Road, EX4 2AB

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Return: Approx. 12.00am – followed by local people sharing memories over coffee and cake at the Jubilee Garden (next to the Exwick Parish hall)

The route:

Starting outside the Exwick Parish hall, we will walk through Exwick Mill Field to discuss the agricultural history of the area and the importance of Mallet’s flour mill. We will look at part of the Flow Orchard of newly planted fruit and nut trees. The walk will go into the heart of the village, past old farms to the pub, post office, church and school. We will talk about significant residents who had an impact on village life. Going up Exwick Hill we will learn about activities in the Square connected to the Woollen Mill and factory.

We finish at the Jubilee Garden by the parish hall for hot drinks and cake after. Come and join us on this 1-mile walk, which includes some uphill and non-paved sections, to find out how the power of the river and the fertile land shaped Exwick in the past.

PLEASE NOTE: In case of the need to cancel this event due to severe weather or other factors, we will communicate this via email 24 hours in advance.