Exeter's City Wall Trail, and a farm to come home to

Exeter's City Wall Trail is a short, self-guided walk around the remains of the wall that once protected the city. The oldest parts of the wall are almost 2,000 years old, and around 70 per cent of it still stands. Colourful information panels at key points explain the history, and the trail is free. Landfall lists it as 2.7 kilometres and circular.

You can pick up a free leaflet from the Custom House Visitor Centre, or download it. The start is about ten minutes' walk from the bus station and Exeter Central station. At the time of one local listing, there was no access between Northernhay Gardens and Rougemont Gardens through Athelstan's Tower, with a signposted detour via Castle Street, so check for current closures.

If you want to see more of the city, other self-guided trails cover medieval and woollen Exeter, and the historic Quayside is a short walk from the cathedral.

For a place to stay, Courtbrook Farm is a working family farm at Clyst St George, about five miles from the city centre. It has converted barn apartments and is within walking distance of Darts Farm and the Exe Estuary cycle trail, so you can spend a day in the city and the next on the estuary. Check with the farm whether you can book an apartment, a bed and breakfast room or a caravan pitch for your dates.

Check current path conditions, closures and transport before you set out.

Landfall Editorial. Details compiled from public sources. Please check with the business before travelling.