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in the family to this day, and recently became home to the new Earl & Countess of Devon, the 28
generation to move in. On the A379 about 8 miles south of the city.

Killerton Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did
just that with his Killerton Estate in the heart of Devon, when he gave it to the National Trust in
1944. It’s a Georgian house set in 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) of working farmland, woods,
parkland, cottages and orchards. There’s plenty of calm space in the garden, beautiful year-round
with rhododendrons, magnolias, and formal lawns. You can explore winding paths, climb an
extinct volcano, discover an Iron Age hill fort and take in distant views towards Dartmoor.

Have Devonshire Tea at The Real Food Store. A community owned store that has been voted
one of the best examples of this famous refreshment. 11 and 13 Paris St, Exeter.

Click here for an interactive map of the area

Navigation notes

1: Up the A38 – the fast way.

Route 4 on the map.

44.6 miles / about 1 hour.

Find your way to to the A374, the road out of town following signs to “Exeter A38”.

As you approach the i/s with the A38 at a r/bout on the eastern edge of town watch the road
surface signs to get in to the correct lane for Exeter.

0.0 mi 50.3914, -4.0860 At the roundabout take the 3rd exit left following signs to “Exeter A38 /
Paignton (A385)”.

That puts you on the A38 motorway.