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Exe Estuary Trail – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Farringdon

Exe Estuary Trail – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Farringdon

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Exe Estuary Trail – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Farringdon

02:13

47.1km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.95 km for 264 m

After 17.7 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.70 km

Exe Estuary Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lovely bit of traffic-free path between Topsham and Exton on the way to Exmouth seafront.

Well surfaced and ideal for any type of bike as well as walkers and runners. …

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7.27 km

Exe Marsh Flats

Highlight • Trail

The marshy flats at this section of the Ex are natural sanctuary for birds and there are duckboards and bird watching spots along the route.

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14.4 km

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Highlight • Natural

14.8 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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14.8 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 …

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17.7 km

This little bridge spans the Exeter Ship Canal and links the foot/cycle path to the Topsham passenger ferry. It's a picturesque lookout for the canal, especially as you look northwards to the old lock cottage (a cafe in summer).

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19.7 km

Turf Lock

Highlight • Pub

Turf Lock is that which marks the end of the Exeter Ship Canal. Thanks to its location on a popular foot and cycle path, as well as its excellent views …

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19.7 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 …

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47.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

11.1 km

5.30 km

2.62 km

737 m

203 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

12.5 km

396 m

203 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 8 August

29°C

12°C

0 %

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Exe Estuary Trail – Exeter Ship Canal loop from Farringdon

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Marsh Flats

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Exeter Ship Canal

Topsham Lock Cottage

Turf Lock

Turf Hotel & Marina

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