Exebridge offers two clear starting points for a trip: fishing at the lakes of Exe Valley Fishery and walking the Exe Valley Way. The fishery has two lakes for fishing, while the long-distance trail passes through the village. If you are considering Exebridge as a destination, you can first decide what matters most to you: should the lakes or the trail through the village shape your stay more? This distinction helps you plan your stay around the experience you want.

Fishing at two lakes of different sizes

Anchor Lake covers two acres, is fed by the River Barle and is reserved exclusively for fly fishing. Lobbs Lake covers 0.5 acres and allows families with small children to fish. At two acres, Anchor Lake is four times the size of Lobbs Lake. So size is not the only factor to consider: the fishing method at Anchor Lake is fixed, while Lobbs Lake offers the opportunity to fish with small children. If you are planning a fishing trip, you can first decide whether fly fishing or the family-oriented fishing option is a better fit for your plans. This makes it possible to distinguish between the lakes based on specific features, rather than treating them as identical fishing spots.

Walking the Exe Valley Way

The long-distance Exe Valley Way passes through Exebridge and runs mostly along quiet country lanes and footpaths. These types of route provide a concrete basis for choosing a walk. The Exe Valley Way and Coldharbour Farm circular walk offers views with Exebridge on the left. The two routes can be compared in different ways: the long-distance trail is characterised by its route through the village and the types of paths it mostly uses, while the circular walk is distinguished by its views of Exebridge. If you would like to explore on foot, you can weigh up whether passing through the village or the views are more appealing.

Exe Bridge

Exe Bridge is a road bridge over the River Exe on the boundary between the counties. It offers a distinct geographical point of interest, centred on the road crossing, the river and the boundary location. For travellers who also consider architectural and geographical features alongside activities, the bridge offers a different point of interest from the lakes and trails.

Plan your stay around your interests

When deciding whether to visit Exebridge, you can prioritise the topics according to your actual travel interests. For a fishing trip, the differences between Anchor Lake and Lobbs Lake are the main consideration; for walking, the distinguishing points are the route through Exebridge, the types of paths mostly used and the views from the circular walk. Knowing what matters most to you can help you assess Exebridge as a destination and focus your accommodation search accordingly.

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