The Great West Walk 2026

Name: The Great West Walk 2026
Start: 2026-09-19T23:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-19T23:00:00Z
Location: St James Park Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX, UK

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About

The Great West Walk 2026

Sunday 20 September 2026

Start & Finish: St James Park, Exeter

Registration: From 8:00am

Walk Starts: 9:00am

Expected Finish: By 4:00pm

Walk Exeter. Connect Communities. Support Wellbeing.

Join us for The Great West Walk, a unique guided walking challenge around Exeter's beautiful Green Circle route. Starting and finishing at St James Park, this inclusive community event brings people together to explore the city, enjoy the outdoors, and support wellbeing across Exeter.

Whether you're an experienced walker or simply looking for a new challenge, The Great West Walk is designed to be accessible, supportive and enjoyable for all abilities.

Guided Walking Groups

To ensure everyone enjoys the day at a pace that suits them, participants will be placed into guided walking groups led by trained staff and volunteers.

Our "pacer" groups will cater for a range of walking speeds, with group leaders supporting participants throughout the route. Groups will stop for approximately 15 minutes at each checkpoint, creating a relaxed and sociable atmosphere across the day.

Where sections of the route may present accessibility challenges, alternative routes and suitable detours will be available, ensuring as many people as possible can take part.

A Community Effort

The Great West Walk is proudly supported by a growing network of local organisations and community partners committed to improving health, wellbeing and access to nature across Exeter.

Come together with friends, family, colleagues and fellow walkers for a day of movement, community and discovery.

Take on The Great West Walk and see Exeter from a whole new perspective.

Entry & Fundraising

Entry Fee: £10

Minimum Fundraising Target: £35

By taking part and fundraising, you'll help support wellbeing initiatives and community projects across Exeter, helping more people become active, connected and healthier.

The Great West Walk

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Sun, Sep 20, 2026

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Where and when

Location

St James Park Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX, UK

Start times

Sunday, Sep 20, 2026

The Great West Walk: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Great West Walk 2026

The Great West Walk

12mi

£10

Route information

Participants will follow sections of Exeter's renowned Green Circle, a circular route that showcases the city's green spaces, communities and hidden gems.

Along the way, walkers will visit four staffed checkpoints:

Checkpoint 1: University Gardens

Checkpoint 2: Wonford

Checkpoint 3: Alphington

Checkpoint 4: Exwick

Each checkpoint will provide a welcome opportunity to rest, refuel and connect with fellow participants before continuing the journey.

What's included

Your entry fee includes:

Guided support from experienced walk leaders throughout the event
Hot drinks at checkpoints
Snacks at each checkpoint
Fully staffed checkpoints and event support
A fantastic day exploring Exeter with like-minded people

Participants are encouraged to bring their own packed lunch and any additional food or refreshments they may require during the day.

How to get there

St James Park Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX, UK

Get full directions

Participants are encouraged to use public transport, walk or cycle where possible. Details of nearby parking options and travel information will be sent to all participants before the event.

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Event day logistics

Registration

Registration will be open from 8:00am at St James Park, Exeter. Please arrive in plenty of time to check in, meet your walking group and receive your event briefing before the walk starts at 9:00am.

Start Time

The Great West Walk will begin at 9:00am sharp. Participants will be organised into guided walking groups based on pace, with experienced walk leaders supporting each group throughout the day.

Checkpoints

There will be four checkpoints located around the route:

University Gardens

Wonford

Alphington

Exwick

Each checkpoint will provide hot drinks, snacks and toilet facilities where available. Groups will have approximately 15 minutes at each checkpoint before continuing their journey.

Accessibility

The Great West Walk is designed to be as inclusive as possible. Where sections of the Green Circle present accessibility challenges, guided groups will be directed along suitable alternative routes. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact the event team before race day.

Finish

The walk will finish back at St James Park, with the final groups expected to return by approximately 4:00pm. Participants will be welcomed back with refreshments and the opportunity to celebrate their achievement with fellow walkers.

Safety

The route will be supported by event staff and volunteers throughout the day. All participants must follow the instructions of walk leaders and event marshals to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.