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Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Riverside Valley Park Cycleway loop from Kenn

Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Riverside Valley Park Cycleway loop from Kenn

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Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Riverside Valley Park Cycleway loop from Kenn

02:48

58.0km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 5.02 km for 19 m

After 5.12 km for 109 m

After 8.46 km for 17 m

After 51.2 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.17 km

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path from here is the gateway to many destinations, Topsham, Exmouth, Exminster, Turf Hotel, Powderham, Starcross & Dawlish to name a few.

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5.43 km

Exeter Ship Canal shared path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The tarmac option following Exeter Ship Canal from the Swing Bridge near Countess Wear, there's also a parallel gravel road through Riverside Valley Park that's accessible by bike if you …

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7.38 km

Riverside Valley Park Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brilliant straight stretch of segregated cycleway with adjacent footway through the Riverside Valley Park nature reserve, managed by Devon Wildlife Trust. A fantastic entry/exit from Exeter City Centre without the …

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8.59 km

The Ridge Café

Highlight • Cafe

the ridge amazing food and coffee

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9.01 km

Exe

Lake

10.2 km

Exeter Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

This grand cathedral lies in the heart of Exeter and dates back to the 14th century. It has the longest, uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England which is breathtaking to behold. …

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12.3 km

Exeter Flood Relief Channel Cycleway

Highlight • Structure

This cycleway travels along the Exeter Flood Relief Channel, which is a man-made waterway designed to help manage flood risks for the city of Exeter.

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24.6 km

Ruby Red Café & Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great cakes and milkshakes ( plus wider menu with breakfasts etc). Outdoor seating so you can see the bike, including a covered area, and far reaching countryside views. Recommended as a coffee stop!

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50.9 km

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Highlight • Natural

58.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

12.0 km

4.45 km

1.91 km

206 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

21.1 km

353 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

26°C

12°C

0 %

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Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Riverside Valley Park Cycleway loop from Kenn

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Exeter Ship Canal shared path

Riverside Valley Park Cycleway

The Ridge Café

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Flood Relief Channel Cycleway

Ruby Red Café & Farm Shop

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

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