Day 3 of the Olympic Torch relay – Exeter to Taunton

Today is day 3 of 70 for the London 2012 Olympic torch relay and will see the torch travel from Exeter at 7.25am to Taunton at 6.08pm, passing through Okehampton, Folly Gate, Hatherleigh, Merton, Great Torrington, Bideford, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Wrafton, Braunton, Knowle, Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, Lynton, Lynmouth, Porlock, Minehead, Dunster, Carhampton, Washford and Williton along the way.

After leaving the catheral city of Exeter, the route takes in north Devon coastal resorts as it heads west towards the county town of Somerset. Look out for sights such as Okehampton Castle, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Morte, Porlock Weir and the Honicote Estate.

Are you in Devon or Somerset?  Are you going to try to catch a glipmse of the torch for yourself? Please post a comment and let us know!  If you happen to take pictures, post a link to share them with others, and tell us whether you’re getting excited about the Games!

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