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Exeter Quayside – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Crediton

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Exeter Quayside – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Crediton

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Exeter Quayside – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Crediton

03:43

63.0km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.5 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.38 km

Arboretum

Forest

12.5 km

Exe

Lake

13.8 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 path. wheelchair friendly the Quay got lots of history and gift shops

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17.5 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 training by British paratroops prior to the Normandy landings in 1944. The bridges were chosen because they resembled two bridges in France that were part of the Operation Deadstick, a daring mission to capture and hold the crossings over the Caen Canal and River Orne. The training involved rehearsing different scenarios and tactics in case the plan went wrong on D-Day.

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17.6 km

Exeter Ship Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Exeter Ship Canal is a canal leading from (and beside) the River Exe to Exeter Quay in the city of Exeter, Devon.

It was first constructed in the 1560s and was the first canal to be built in Britain since Roman times. It was also the first canal in England to use the pound lock. The canal was built to bypass the weirs that had been erected on the river by the Countess of Devon and later by the Earls of Devon, which prevented ships from reaching Exeter and forced them to unload at Topsham.

The canal was enlarged and extended several times over the centuries and reached its present form in the 1830s. The canal basin was also built at that time and became a busy port with warehouses and workshops.

Today, the canal is mainly used for leisure activities such as boating, walking and cycling. You can follow the Exe Estuary Trail alongside the canal and enjoy the scenic views of the river and the countryside.

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22.4 km

Turf Hotel & Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Iconic Grade II listed pub in an extraordinary waterside location. Offers uninterrupted panoramic views across the outstanding natural beauty of the Exeter canal, River Exe Estuary and Powderham Estate.

Can reach only by foot, bike or boat.

The Turf has been a South West landmark for over 195 years.

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24.1 km

Powderham Footbridge

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Powderham Footbridge is a footbridge over the Exeter Ship Canal near Powderham, Devon. It is part of the Exe Estuary Trail, a cycle and walking route that follows the River Exe and the canal from Exmouth to Dawlish. The footbridge was opened in 2014 and replaced an old swing bridge that was no longer operational. The footbridge allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the canal and enjoy the views of the river and the countryside. It also connects to the Powderham Church and Castle, which are historic landmarks in the area.

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26.7 km

Palmer's Wood

Forest

29.1 km

Cockwood Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cockwood Harbour is a small tidal harbour in Cockwood, a village on the western bank of the Exe Estuary in Devon. It is a popular boating spot with a church, pubs and accommodation. Cockwood Harbour is known for the railway line that runs over the narrow strip of land between the harbour and the sea. The line continues to Dawlish, where it follows the coastline and offers stunning views of the water. Cockwood Harbour is part of the Exe Estuary Trail, a cycle and walking route that follows the River Exe and the canal from Exmouth to Dawlish.

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29.8 km

Dawlish Warren Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

45.1 km

Exeter Canal Basin

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

16.4 km

14.7 km

1.84 km

414 m

250 m

180 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

12.7 km

535 m

509 m

251 m

213 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Exeter Quayside – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Crediton

Exeter Quayside

Countess Wear Bridges

Exeter Ship Canal

Turf Hotel & Marina

Powderham Footbridge

Cockwood Harbour

Dawlish Warren Cycle Path

Exeter Canal Basin

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