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Clyston Mill
A historic watermill nestled by the River Clyst on the Killerton estate
Clyston Mill, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3DX
Opening times for 12 May 2025
Asset Opening time Clyston Mill 13:00 - 16:00 Clyston Mill will be open for the following dates during the 2025 season: 9th - 19th May, 12 - 21st September. We look forward to welcoming you then.
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- Assistance dogs only
Registered assistance dogs only in the main entrance. We do not recommend access to upper floors due to the ladder like staircases.
Clyston Mill is a historic agricultural building. The ground floor has level access into the entrance room. The upper floors can only be accessed by steep, narrow steps that are ladder-like in places.
- Level access/terrain
The ground floor entrance of the mill has level access from outside. It is a historic, agricultural building set over three floors. These floors can only be assessed by steep, narrow, open tread stairs.
- Seating available
Seating is available outside and on the ground floor of the mill.
- Steps/uneven terrain
The stairs from the ground floor are narrow, steep and ladder like in places.
- By road
From Killerton, take the B3181 to Broadclyst (3.4miles). Park in Victory Hall car park. Then follow walking route - head towards the church and follow signs to the mill. Limited accessible parking only at the mill. Do not follow SatNav directions if this is not required, as they will lead vehicles down a narrow farm track, and turning around at the mill is difficult.
- On foot
Follow the trail map from Killerton to Broadclyst Village. The route passes by the mill. It's a leisurely 6 mile walk that follows the cycle path.
- By train
Pinhoe, 4½ miles; Whimple, 6 miles; Exeter Central and St David's, both 7 miles. From Exeter by bus.
- By bus
Services from Exeter to Tiverton, alight at Broadclyst, head towards the church and follow signs to the mill. More information at: www.stagecoachbus.com
- Cycling
The cycle path runs from Killerton to Broadclyst Village and passes Clyston Mill. It's a 6 mile round trip that avoids the main road.
Highlights
Historic waterwheel
The waterwheel is a low-breast shot wheel, installed in 1880.
Orchard
Nested by the River Clyst; enjoy a picnic in the mill's orchard
Cycle path
A leisurely 6 mile round trip along the cycle path from Killerton to Clyston Mill.
Spotlight events
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About Clyston Mill
From harvest through to the following spring, the mill would have been a busy, noisy place, with grain arriving by the waggon load and prices being argued over with local farmers.
Get a feel for life on Killerton's wider estate at Clyston Mill, one of the South West's last remaining watermills. Step back in time to discover how the mill harnessed the power of water to grind the farmer's grain.
The waterwheel is in need of conservation care and currently is unable to turn.
History
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The history of Clyston Mill
Get a feel for life on Killerton's wider estate at Clyston Mill, one of the South West's last remaining watermills. Step back in time to discover how the mill harnessed the power of water to grind the farmer's grain.