Roots & Routes by LightbearLane https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river Our Community Map West of The River en-us 2026-02-17 18:38:50 UTC 2026-07-04 12:03:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/5194508336/3d9afd9a233ee60aa0e55977043cf9b8/icon_for_padlet.png The Coop - Cowick Street rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3792707991 We love our local Coop!

So practical to have it on the door step.

Love the late opening hours.

Helpful staff

Ethical organisation

]]> 2026-02-17 19:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3792707991 St Thomas Community Gardens rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3792723828 a garden for the community

not far from my house

anyone can get involved

my kids learn about gardening

it's free and we get lots of veg

everyone is welcome

]]> 2026-02-17 19:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3792723828 Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3792728310 Such a warm welcome

Lovely people

Great food

diversity

important focal point for the Hindu community

The colours - we love the colours!

Children learning about hinduism

seasonal festivals

]]> 2026-02-17 19:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3792728310 Lilac Bakery, Cowick Street, Saint Thomas, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3793993208 Officially one of the best bakeries in the country! I go there with my housemate for special Saturdays...

]]> 2026-02-18 19:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3793993208 Shillingford Organics Farm Shop & Café, Cowick Street, Saint Thomas, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3793994422 Great place for work meetings and to buy local veg. There is also a handy notice board with info about community events!

]]> 2026-02-18 19:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3793994422 Trews Weir Allotments, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794002888 Lovely place to grow, listen to the swans flying overhead and connect with nature.

]]> 2026-02-18 20:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794002888 Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Road, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794014408 an important place for us as a family to connect with community and being creative

]]> 2026-02-18 20:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794014408 Zero Mile Garden rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794016263 A community garden on our door step! They run workshops about organic growing and much more.

]]> 2026-02-18 20:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794016263 St Thomas the Apostle Church, Cowick Street, Saint Thomas, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794023718 Love the community events at the parish hall.

All Souls' Festival is an important opportunity to think about lost loved ones.

Love St Thomas Summer Festival in the grounds - we love it!

The church and tower is a focal point. I love walking past it and think about the history.

There is so much wildlife to observe in the beautiful grounds!

]]> 2026-02-18 20:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794023718 Exeter Canoe Club rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794055195 Fun and fitness on the water :)

]]> 2026-02-18 21:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794055195 St Thomas Library, Emmanuel Road, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794056155 It's great to have our own library here in St Thomas. Lovely, knowledgable staff and community event. We meet our friends there.

]]> 2026-02-18 21:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794056155 The Birdhouse, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794059222 Great cafe and community, beautiful walk through the park!

]]> 2026-02-18 21:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794059222 Precinct, St Thomas, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794061564 St Thomas has very much got a village feel and great community.

I like the feel of it - every time I come, I say Hello to more people.


]]> 2026-02-18 21:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794061564 St Thomas Railway Station, Saint Thomas, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794062282 It takes me places!

Great to have a train station locally.

It connects us to other parts of the city and region.

St Thomas train station is my entry point to St Thomas.

]]> 2026-02-18 21:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794062282 Ride On, Haven Road, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794064095 Ride On is a fantastic organisation.

I teach adult confidence there.

Free adult bike maintenance lessons.

]]> 2026-02-18 21:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794064095 St Thomas Community Food Hub, Love Food CIC, Cowick Street, Saint Thomas, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794072145 Excellent community food hub!

We enjoy the workshop and cooking classes.

The swap shop is very useful.

They have the community fridge - it's a live-line for many!

]]> 2026-02-18 21:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794072145 Flow River Orchard rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794074269 Our local wassail! It's such a lovely occassion and brings the community together.

Connect to nature, gather round the fire, listen to people's stories...

]]> 2026-02-18 21:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794074269 Wisteria Arch rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794077818 One of the most beautiful sights in the city!

A waterfall of perfumed air, so magical.

The Wisteria Festival is a fabulous idea - brings people together and makes us appreciated what we have on our door step.

]]> 2026-02-18 21:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794077818 Cowick Barton, Cowick Lane, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794078750 Such an old building, full of history - great play area for the kids.

We love the fireworks!

]]> 2026-02-18 21:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794078750 Bowhill House, Dunsford Road, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794082676 One of the oldest places in St Thomas - it has a beautiful Medieval hall.

I love walking past it.

]]> 2026-02-18 21:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794082676 Exwick Cemetery, Foxhayes Rd, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794090344 We love the wildlife here and the ancient trees. Such a peaceful place.

The cherry trees are stunning in spring!

Fabulous views across the valley.

]]> 2026-02-18 22:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794090344 Exwick Cricket Club Home Ground, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794091736 I love the cricket - watching and playing.

Being out in nature doing sports is good for my wellbeing.

]]> 2026-02-18 22:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794091736 Thatch https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794096612 love this pub - it's my local and I meet my friends here.

]]> 2026-02-18 22:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3794096612 Exwick flood relief channel rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795075166 I watch the Great Crested Grebes on the flood relief channel at Exwick. They breed here. Also, there are breeding sand martins on the radial gate.

]]> 2026-02-19 17:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795075166 Alphin Brook rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795081013 Love to run around "the back" near Alphin Brook - so nice to be so close to the city but in the countryside!

]]> 2026-02-19 17:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795081013 Hambeer Lane rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795084538 Hambeer Lane is different in every season. There is a sense of the ancient route here...

]]> 2026-02-19 17:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795084538 Badger set rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795085911 How exciting to have a badger set near to where we live!

]]> 2026-02-19 17:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795085911 Nature reserve rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795086907 It feels like a bit of a hidden spot. Amazing views across the city and valley

]]> 2026-02-19 17:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795086907 Wonderful Views rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795088723 Wonderful views up the Exe Valley and down the estuary and out to sea. Across to Blackdown Hills.

Fireworks - best place to watch them!

]]> 2026-02-19 17:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795088723 Barley Valley Nature Reserve rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795090355 Love the bench and the view.

I walk my dog here.

Fresh air and a sense of openess.

]]> 2026-02-19 17:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795090355 Blackeller Island rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795091967 We listen to the birds here. Feels remote and calm.

]]> 2026-02-19 17:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795091967 Clarks Pond rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795103796 My dog loves to swim here.

Countryside feeling.

I spotted an otter here once - he must have got lost and was gone after a few days.

]]> 2026-02-19 17:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795103796 Great Views rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795105588 Amazing views from Dunsford Hill.

Love running the Green Circle Walk.

]]> 2026-02-19 17:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795105588 Piazza Terracina rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795107351 We come here to socialise; you always meet someone you know.

Great pub and bakery, and fabulous to be so near to the water.

]]> 2026-02-19 17:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795107351 Pinces Gardens rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795119144 It's so restful here; I always see someone to chat to. If not, I can talks to the trees.

]]> 2026-02-19 17:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795119144 Millers Crossing rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795121270 We stop to watch the cormorants drying their wings

]]> 2026-02-19 17:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795121270 Riverside Leisure Centre rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795129047 I have swimming lessons here. I love swimming and meeting my friends.

Convenient and affordable spa area.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795129047 St Thomas Pleasure Ground rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795130984 We love the paddling pool/splash area.

Great to bring the children.

Green space near the home is so important.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795130984 Cowick Barton Playing Fields rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795133675 We come here to walk the dog, play football and even tennis.

It's a friendly place and we meet our friends here.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795133675 The Floodie rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795138511 Beautiful little spot with an apple orchard, very peaceful.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795138511 West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795150800 Community matters here.

Organic garden and farm shop.

Orchard for everyone and art projects.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795150800 Foundry in Cowick Street, 1500s rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795181188 A foundry producing manillas, used in the African slave trade. No remains of the building survive.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795181188 Old Women's Prison rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795182387 Only the gate remains.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795182387 The Old Workhouse rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795186558 An old workhouse turned hospital. You'd never know it until you see it from above.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795186558 Little John's Cross rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795187311 An old marker reminding us of the past.

]]> 2026-02-19 18:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3795187311 One Mile Bakery rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3796434775 One Mile Bakery - bread network in St Thomas

Best bread ever!

]]> 2026-02-20 20:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3796434775 The Birdhouse, Exeter https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3796777834 Really good food .

]]> 2026-02-21 12:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3796777834 Millers Crossing, Exeter https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3796778561 We celebrated our wedding in the pub gardens.

]]> 2026-02-21 12:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3796778561 Love St Thomas CIC rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3843105094 Love St Thomas hosts community projects such as the repair cafe and the Summer Festival - it's incredibly important to bring people together, creative occasions and places to social and celebrate together.

]]> 2026-03-27 17:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3843105094 Oaklands Riding School, Balls Farm Road, Exeter rootsandroutes https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3843175939 This is where I first rode a pony

]]> 2026-03-27 18:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rootsandroutes/west_of_the_river/wish/3843175939