Exeter Quayside – Exeter Canal Basin loop from Bradninch

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Exeter Quayside – Exeter Canal Basin loop from Bradninch

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Exeter Quayside – Exeter Canal Basin loop from Bradninch

02:47

46.4km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 21.7 km for 44 m

After 24.9 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.80 km

Columbjohn Bridge over the River Culm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picnic area close by, peaceful spot by the river.

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19.7 km

River Weir and Waterfall View

Highlight • Waterfall

21.0 km

Exeter Quayside

Highlight • Cafe

lots to do along the Quay, saw ducks, swans great places to eat and drink, there are many different routes you can stay on a path or walk through mud …

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21.2 km

Topsham Brewery Taproom

Highlight • Pub

Independent Brewery and pub, on Exeter's historic quay-side, serving a huge range of beer made in-house, as well as some excellent pizzas.

Plenty of space to sit outside in the …

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21.4 km

Ride On Exeter

Highlight • Structure

They have a vision for a clean, healthy and active Exeter & Devon.
They have put over 4300 donated bikes back into use since 2011

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21.5 km

Exeter Canal Basin

Highlight • Cycleway

Great area to start this journey with cafes and nice shops.

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24.9 km

Countess Wear Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

Countess Wear Bridges are two bridges in Exeter, Devon that cross the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal. They have a D-Day connection because they were used for military …

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29.1 km

Clyst St Mary Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Clyst St Mary Bridge and causeway is a scheduled monument, constructed in the medieval period and considered to be Devon's oldest medieval bridge outside of Exeter. The bridge connected …

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