Exeter Popular Canal Circular Walks

The Quay is a truly vibrant part of Exeter with lots of cafes & pubs and a river abuzz with swans and boats.

Three easy circular walks:

Walk 1

Walk 1 Exeter Cathedral to Ship Canal (2.3 miles)

Time:1h

Exeter Canal		Tap map for larger version
	Exeter Quay. Ship Canal, Double Locks, paper mill
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	see main parking area

Many visitors to Exeter may find it difficult to find it's Quay as it is rather off the beaten track! However, this very pleasant walk will guide you to the Quay and ship canal , via the famous St Mary Steps which used to be the only direct link from the city to its West Gate. The route includes 2 suspension bridges, a lock and a boatyard. You are guaranteed to see swans.

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Walks in Exeter:


Exminster Marshes	Exeter Woollen Trail	Green Circle

Roman Wall	Ludwell Valley Park	Historic Exeter

Walk 2

Walk 2 via the Double Locks pub (2.9 miles)

Time:1h 20 mins

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This most popular (pub) walk takes you through a very old part of Exeter ,past the ruins of what was once a thriving paper mill. You return via the famous Double Locks pub and a canal often busy with rowers.


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Walk 3

Walk 3 Exminster Marshes (3.2 miles)

Time:1h 20 mins

Topsham Ferry Timetable

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The first walk along the canal takes you out of Exeter through 'Old Sludge Beds' nature reserve into part of Exminster Marshes.Along the route you may find swans, herons and other wild life.Part of the track can be muddy.
There is a further option of taking the ferry into Topsham but check time table (07801 203338).

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Entrance to Exeter Sewage Treatment Works off A379 from Countess Wear Roundabout


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