Policy GESP25: Long Distance Trails
The following trails will be identified and safeguarded to form part of the Strategic Walking & Cycle Network linking key towns to the existing strategic trail network, as identified on the policies map and to be detailed in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan [policies map and Infrastructure Delivery Plan to be published with the next version of the GESP]:
- Teign Estuary Trail; Newton Abbot – Bishopsteignton – Teignmouth – Dawlish
- Clyst Valley Trail; Killerton – Exe Estuary
- East of Exeter Trail; Whimple – Cranbrook – Mosshayne – Exeter
- Boniface Trail; Crediton – Exeter
- Mid Devon Trail; Tiverton – Tiverton Parkway – Willand – Cullompton
8.21 Draft policy GESP25 suggests a number of strategic sustainable travel routes linking Exeter and nearby towns. This network will join with local town and city routes to create a comprehensive cycle network for the Greater Exeter area, to increase active travel provision and deliver part of the networked city region vision. These routes should be primarily segregated cycle routes, with only minor sections on-road where no alternatives exist. Route planning should consider how the Strategic Cycle Route Network and local routes link together to ensure key locations are connected, such as public transport hubs, major employment locations, new development sites and town centres.