At the heart of the new town of Cranbrook on the outskirts of Exeter, this park consists of around 30 hectares (and growing) of beautiful, varied habitats and public amenity spaces. Make sure to enjoy the free parking, bike racks, BBQ zone, and community orchards the Cranbrook Country Park has to offer.
Getting There
Address: Cranbrook Country Park, Exeter, EX5 7BL
By foot: There are numerous access points throughout the northern end of Cranbrook, see Google Maps.
By public transport: Either train to Cranbrook Railway station of bus - Stagecoach service 4: Exeter - Monkerton (+ Science Park) - Clyst Honiton (+ Sky Park) - Cranbrook. Routes available from www.bustimes.org
By car: There is free car parking and secure bike racks at Cranbrook Railway Station.
Wildlife
Keep quiet and if you’re lucky you may see otters at play in the freshwater streams and kingfishers hunting insects and small fish along the riverbanks.
Walking Routes
The entire park is open access. Running through the centre of the Country Park is the Cranny Brook, lined with trees providing shade and plenty of access points for a paddle (or a doggy dip!) Dogs with good recall are welcome off the lead throughout the whole park. However, the large meadow on the South side of the London road is a definite favourite for owners whose dogs need a large space to run freely and burn off some extra energy.
To follow a virtual walk on our website, click here.
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