Directions to Away Grounds

Note : All directions from Exeter. Times are leisurely (but then of course you want time to warm up etc.)

Take the A30 to Honiton and then A35 towards Axminster. Take the A358 turnoff to Axminster. Go through the town, keeping on the A358. Don't take the turn-off to Smallridge (left) after about two miles out of Axminster but carry on a further mile until the turn-off to All Saints (see map). Turn left and carry on to the fork and turn left (you'll probably see the nets just over the top of the hedge on the corner. The entrance to the ground is about 50 metres on your right.

Destination: Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre
Chard Road, Axminster, EX13 5HW.
Directions:
From Exeter, take the A30 to Honiton and then A35 towards Axminster. Take the A358 turnoff to Axminster. Go through the town, keeping on the A358. Sports Centre is on the left (I think) as you leave the town, by the turning to Cloakham. If you get to Weycroft, you've gone too far! Seasoned travellers will recognise this as basically the same route we take for All Saints/Smallridge.

Take the A30 down towards Okehampton. About 2-3 miles before Okehampton, you will see signs for turn off to Belstone (and to Okehampton B3260). The turn off takes you down to a T- junction where you TURN LEFT (you should see a filling station (services) on your left) signed to South Zeal. Take the second right turn along this road about two-three hundred yards along it. This is signed to Belstone. About 3/4 of a mile down this road you should see the ground on the left, just before you enter the village.

Take the A396 out of Exeter towards Tiverton. Go through Stoke Cannon and about another 6 miles further on you come to Bickleigh. Don't turn right into the village but carry on over the river at the Bickleigh Mill intersection. Turn left at the intersection and then immediately right into the cricket field.

The School is situated on the B3991, the road running to the east of Tiverton towards Halberton. Go into Tiverton via the Bickleigh Road. As you approach the centre of town you pass a filling station on the left quickly followed by a roundabout marked "Other Routes" first exit and "Town Centre" second exit. Take the second exit which takes you over the Exe bridge. Follow this road round to the left into Blundells Road, signed to Haberton.

You should soon see the Blundells school grounds on your right, with the cricket field at the centre. Park opposite the ground and cross the road to the grounds entrance.

Take the B3212 Moretonhampstead road out of Exeter. Go through Longdown and a further two miles on take the left turn along the B3193 (signposted to Christow). When you get to the junction (road from Dunsford), turn left and continue along the B3193 for about two hundred yards (GO PAST the right turn to Bridford Village) until you see the Teign Valley Nursery. Turn left at the nursery into the ground.

Home ground for both Broadclyst and the Nomads. Head for Broadclyst (B3181). Go through Broadclyst, and about two miles beyond turn left, towards Killerton (follow brown tourist sign), crossing over the motorway. Take next left signed to Killerton House. DO NOT turn into the main entrance to the house and gardens, but carry on about quarter of a mile. Entrance to the ground is on the right, along a track which can a little hard to miss. You can see the ground easily from the road.

From Exeter follow A30 westwards for about 15 miles to the first roundabout. Turn left (signed to Moretonhampstead and Chagford) then after another half mile turn left at the mini-roundabout. After another 6 miles take the right turning which takes you into Chagford (this is well sign-posted).

At centre of Chagford (facing Webbers hardware store) turn right. Follow the hill down (bearing left at the next junction) at the bottom of the hill is the turning on the left to the recreation and cricket ground (watch the speed humps).

Rumours abound that there are the souls of lost Erratics haunting the area while still looking for this ground. It is essential to take a reasonably accurate map and leave enough time for the very real possibility of getting lost. The below map link shows more or less exactly where the ground is; please look at it.

If you are coming via Crediton, take the A3072 Tiverton road. Don't take the first left turn to Cheriton Fitzpaine (signed) but continue a further two to three miles (feels a long way) to the left turn which is also signed to Cheriton Fitzpaine. If you pass the sign to Cadbury Castle (on the right) you've gone too far. Go along the small road and take the left fork when you get to it. Then take the right fork when you reach it (signed to Hayne). Keep going along the road and after about 1/2 mile (again feels a long way along small, up-and-down country road) on the right you should see over the hedges cars parked in the field where the ground is. Entrance to the field is through a gate that may well be kept shut to keep the cows in. Make sure you close the gate as you enter.

THERE IS ANOTHER WAY... Cheriton Fitzpaine CC have their own website, with an excellent "how to find us" page, complete with two really helpful local maps. Your best bet might be to have a look there!

Go through Crediton and take the A377 Barnstable road. About 2 miles after Eggesford, take the B3096 right turn to Chulmleigh. Go into the village and past the church. As you go past the church, try to keep on that heading through the village. You drive along a narrow road with a high wall along the side. The ground is on the south east side of the town in an are called 'Cricketfield Close'. See map - it's easy to get lost. Lovely setting.

Coming from Exeter: Head for St David's Station, but go straight on at the roundabout at the bottom of St. Davids hill, past the Great Western Hotel, then turn left to go over the level crossing. Follow this road over the river and then turn left at the T-junction at the end. Follow this road until you see the Thatched House pub on your left, turn left just after this (it'll probably be signed for Tennis Lessons) and the Civil Service club is on the right.

Coming from Exe Bridges: Take the "Exwick" exit off Exe Bridges and head up Okehampton street until you reach the junction with Exwick Road. Turn right onto Exwick Road and continue on until you see the Thatched House pub and turn right just before it.

Go to M5 Services roundabout, then to Clyst St.Mary roundabout, and take road towards Clyst St. George. When you get to the big Clyst St George roundabout, take the left exit (B3179) and then the first left towards the village. Keep on the road in the direction of Exeter (don't turn right into the centre of the village) and you will see the ground a few hundred yards on your right. It usual to park in the road by the ground.

The Coaver Club is the sports and social club for Devon County Council staff and is located on the County Hall campus on the corner of Topsham Road and Matford Lane. After the county ground, it must be the easiest to get to - probably walkable for those Erratics who live in St Leonards.
Access is via the Matford Lane entrance to County Hall, where there is parking . Club is on the right. Sports field is just beyond it - through it.

Take the A381 out of Newton Abbot towards Totnes. Just as you come out of Newton Abbot there is a roundabout with a sign to Denbury. Follow the signs to Denbury (about 2 miles), past the prison, and into the village centre. In the centre, by the church, turn right and take the road for about 1/2 mile. You will pass the prison (again) on your right and the ground is on the left.

Take the B3212 Moretonhampstead road out of Exeter. Go through Longdown and keep going until you reach Dunsford. Don't turn right into the village (this is the first turn into the village) but keep going along the B3212 and go past the second right turn into the village. The ground is on the left after a few hundred metres through a gate and should be marked (it can be hard to spot). It's opposite a small lay-by. If you find yourself at Steps Bridge or at the small red Methodist chapel where the old ground used to be, you've gone too far.

From Exeter, take the A396. Follow this road north through Bickleigh until you reach the Tiverton town limits. You will drive through a 30 mph zone and go over a roundabout. At the second roundabout turn right, proceeding over a River Lowman canal bridge. Continue through the old section of Tiverton and take the left fork (the route which avoids the pedestrian zone to the right). At the end of this road (approx. 1/2 mile) East Devon College is signposted to the left. You will pass over one roundabout and our entrance is located 500 yards to the left.

Take the A38 and the A384 past Dartington to get to Totnes. Shortly after reaching Totnes, take the A381 right turn towards Dartmouth etc. From this road, you will take a right to Harberton. The turn is signposted, and comes shortly after a "No Entry" which is also on the right. This road is very narrow; do not fear. A left fork (as I recall) takes you into the tiny village of Harberton. Bear left and continue through the village. As you climb out the other side, you will reach a large white house on the right and a turn into a track on the left with a sign "Harberton C.C. 450 yards". Take this track and persist, even if 450 yards feels like a country mile or two. You really can't miss the ground at the end of it.

At the top of Ide and just past the Poachers Inn, turn right at the mini roundabout. Continue along Station Road until at the bottom of the slope (and as it becomes 'Halscombe Lane) you come to a lay-by just before a Y junction. Please park in this lay-by. The entrance to the pitch is about 150m further on from the lay-by along 'Westown' Road (the right hand fork) and is over a concrete slab bridge on the right hand side.

Take the A381 out of Newton Abbot towards Totnes. As you arrive in Ipplepen (approx 4 miles) and only a few meters after the Ipplepen welcome sign, turn RIGHT at the 'JET' Petrol Station (left hand side) into the small country road that is signposted with a camping ground notice. Follow the road for about 1/2 mile, go over the first crossroads and the ground is almost immediately on your right.

It's easy to miss the right turn at the JET petrol station. If you find yourself in Ipplepen centre, you've gone too far.

Down the A38 to the Kennford (and Kenn) turnoff, past Partridges cycles and round the bottom of the village. You will see a big pub/hotel in front of you. Turn left at the pub signed to Kenn. Stay on this road for about a quarter of a mile until you enter the village of Kenn. Take the first right as you go into the village and carry along the rather narrow road for about 400 metres. You will see the entrance to the cricket club on the left (signed). Cars should be parked immediately you enter the field by the hedge on the right. You then have a a 400 meter walk to the cricket pitch hidden behind the cottage.

Take the A396 to Tiverton, and then take the road to Bampton. When you get to Bolham, just north of Tiverton, turn right. Bear right as you go up the hill under the railway bridge. The entrance to Knightshayes Court is on the left after about 500 metres and the cricket ground is on the left after a further 100 metres or so.

Take the B3212 Moretonhampstead road out of Exeter. When you reach Moretonhampstead, turn left along the A382 towards Bovey Tracy. About 4 miles along the A382 you will see a right turn to Lustleigh. Drive into the centre of the village and when you get to the pub (immediately after) turn left along a small private lane and park under the trees on the ground.

Note: This is one of the most beautiful grounds we play on and a lovely day out for the family.

From Junc 30 of the M5 at Exeter take the A376 to Exmouth. Take B3179 signposted Woodbury & Budleigh Salterton (also for Clyst St George). Go through Woodbury then take next right, travelling on B3180 towards Budleigh Salterton. The ground is on the B3180 on the left-hand side of the road and is clearly signposted "Archery Club". Exactly what you'd expect. Post-match drinks are in the Globe in the centre of Lympstone village.

This is the furthest ground we play on but the most spectacular. Fantastic day out for the family and some smashing walks. Leave plenty of time and bear in mind the holiday traffic.

The quickest way is probably to take the M5 out of Exeter and take the A361 Tiverton turnoff (Junction 27). Go along the A361 until you pass South Molton and then take the A399 northward (signed to Lynton). The A399 joins the A39 (from Barnstaple) so go along the A39 into Lynton. Once you enter Lynton, follow the tourist route signs to the Valley of the Rocks. As you come out of the town into the valley you'll see the cricket field on your right.

Take the A380 out of Exeter towards Newton Abbot and continue on towards Torquay and Paignton. Before you get to Paignton you will see signs to Marldon on your right. Go right into the village centre and the ground is opposite the village pub. There may be an issue about parking in the pub car park so check first.

120 mins? Travel time can vary due to Torpoint Ferry and the Plymouth Mega-ride. If you're lucky, you can do it in 90 mins.

We can't say for sure what the best route is. It's on the Rame peninusula, just west of Plymouth. Will you take the Torpoint ferry, which is the shortest route or drive the long way round? Either way, please allow plenty of time!

and this Google map which gives a splendid overview as well as good directions if you choose the Torpoint route (which most people seem to do...)

Directions from the opposition consist of: "When you reach a sign pointing to the house and gardens, follow it." Park Map.

Follow Sidmouth Road out of Exeter to Newton Poppleford. Carry on through the high street past the Italian restaurant and garage. At the end of the village, turn left into Back Lane. This is the road before the bridge. Carry on down Back Lane and the cricket ground is on the left.

Take the road to Crediton out of Exeter, the A377. Follow it through until you get to Newton St Cyres. The hill goes up and down in quite a steep dip as you drive through and as you go up through the dip there is a sign to the right marked The Beer
Engine. Turn right here. Follow the road until you see the Beer Engine on the left. The ground is on the right, before you cross the railway.

NB - Once you get to Plymtree the ground is easy to find. Getting to Plymtree can be more difficult. Good idea to take a map !

I suggest* taking the B3181 out of Exeter towards Broadclyst. About four miles out of Broadclyst TURN RIGHT at Hele Cross (Fagin's Antiques on the left). This is signed to Langford and Plymtree. The road runs more or less straight for several miles. Don't take the turn to Langford village but keep on going a bit and turn left at the junction. Then almost immediately, take the RIGHT TURN at Langford Cross. This should be signed to Plymtree (although sign seems to be frequently knocked over by careless motorists). A long winding road takes you into the village. Take the right hand road at the village, go through the village and the ground is about 300 yards on the left.

Take the A377 into Crediton and then the A3072. Go out of Crediton and over the Creedy Bridge. Take the first right after the bridge. The cricket ground is situated in Shobrooke Park on the left as you come around the bend.

From junc 30 on the M5 (Exeter Services) take the A3052 Sidmouth road, past Creeley and the Cat & Fiddle etc. Go past the first turning to Sidmouth. Turn right at the traffic lights in Sidford, B3175 Sidford Road. Follow this road for about half a mile then turn left into Primley Road. Take first left into Primley Mead (you may have seen signs for Sports Centre by now).

Take the A30 out of Exeter towards Okehampton. At the first big roundabout (Merrymeet)*, take the first left (towards South Zeal), and then a couple of hundred yards on your right take the B219. This should be signed to Spreyton. Follow the road for about a half a mile (you go over the A30) and then take the right turn signed to Spreyton. Just as you come into the village the cricket field is on your right. Look for the village hall.

* If you miss this roundabout you'll have to go on to the Okehampton exit and come all the way back again!

Take the A38 and turn off at the Totnes junction (A384) towards Totnes. Approximately 4 miles along the A384 take the signposted turn to Staverton (left). Follow the winding road towards Staverton and you will see the station and railway line on your right. Do not take the road that crosses over the railway crossing but keep straight on until you come to a fork, take the right fork and continue for about 1/4 mile when you will see the ground on your right.

Take the A30 out of Exeter and come off at the Whiddon Down roundabout and go towards Whiddon Down village. Before the village there should be a turn off to the right signed to Sticklepath. When you get to Sticklepath, look for the Post Office next to the pub. Leave your car on the main road. There is a lane running alongside the P.O. Follow this lane past some new houses until you see a bungalow on the right. The cricket field is on the left about 100 metres. Rumour has it that you cannot park in the field.

Note that the Sticklepath team sometimes play at Belstone so make sure you know where you're going.

Take the A380 towards Newton Abbot. After you cross the River Teign and as you come into Newton Abbott take the first exit at the big roundabout towards Combe-in-Teignhead (Shaldon Road). Drive along Shaldon Road for about 2 miles and you will see a sign on your left pointing to Lower Netherton (you may also see a pick-your-own strawberries notice). Turn left here, go straight (don't take the first left turn) until the road splits; take the left hand lane and the ground is almost immediately on your left.

If you find yourself in Netherton or Combe-in-Teignhead (where the pub is after the game), you have gone too far!

Tedburn St Mary

25 minutes

Fortunately there is more than one road to Tedburn from Exeter, so you can avoid the recently re-opened death-defying right turn off the A30, it is not recommended.

From Exeter take the B3212 Moretonhampstead road. Turn right into Tedburn Road just before passing under the A30. Follow this road for about 5.5 miles. You will pass Pathfinder Village and Fingle Glen Golf Club and turn right at the roundabout before reaching Tedburn. Drive towards the centre of the village until you reach a mini-roundabout. Turn right, signposted Whitestone. After about 200 metres turn left by a notice board onto a track which leads downhill towards some tennis courts and the cricket ground.

Take the B212 Moretonhampstead road out of Exeter. Go through Longdown and a further two miles on take the left turn along the B3193 (signposted to Christow). When you get to the junction (road from Dunsford), turn left and continue along the B3193 for about another two miles when you will see a left turn to Lower Ashton. Go over the small bridge over the River Teign and then turn immediately right along a country lane. Before you get to the camping ground, turn left into the cricket ground (very sharp turn through a gate) and park at the top end of the field.

The August Bank Holiday game starts at 11 am. Bring lunch if you don't want to traipse to the pub (about 10 minutes walk away). Fabulous setting for a picnic.

30 mins

Take the A3052 from Exeter towards Sidmouth. Drive through Newton Poppleford crossing the bridge over the River Otter. Shortly after the bridge turn left into Higher Way, signposted Harpford. This road passes through Harpford and continues to Tipton St John. On reaching a T-junction in Tipton St John turn left, signposted Venn Ottery. Pass the Golden Lion Inn on the left and then turn right into the car park, just before the bridge. The ground is reached via a footpath (unless you’re James Burrows!).

From the city centre, take the A3015 Topsham Road out of Exeter towards the Countess Wear roundabout. Go over the roundabout towards Topsham. The ground is a further mile on your left and immediately after you pass under the M5 motorway. It isn't signed at present but hard to miss. If you arrive in Topsham you've gone too far.

Take the A38 towards Plymouth. At Marsh Mills, continue forward, posted Liskeard. Continue on A38 "The Parkway", entering Plymouth. "Manadon", branch left, posted "City Centre / Tavistock". Take 2nd left at roundabout, merging onto Outland Road (A386, posted "City Centre"). At Milehouse junction, continue forward onto Milehouse Road, B3396, posted "Torpoint". Turn left onto Devonport Road (still B3396). Turn right at the lights onto Ferry Road (A374). Take the Ferry - you only pay on the return trip. Check map for details of "Defiance Field" - the name of the ground.

Go to M5 Services roundabout, then to Clyst St.Mary roundabout, and take road towards Clyst St. George. Turn left at next roundabout (B3179). When you get to Woodbury, carry straight on past the main street on the left and go up the hill out of the village. Turn next left and the ground is a little way along on the right.