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Exminster
 

Exminster Marshes form a unique breeding ground for various birds, including redshanks, ducks and lapwings.

Walk 1

Walk 1 Marshes and Exminster (4.7 miles) Time:2h

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Point of Interest RSPB nature reserve
Exeter Canal
Topsham ferry
  
parkingsee main parking area
 
This is an easy walk across the RSPB nature reserve to the Exeter Canal towpath.
Beware, swans might be nesting on the towpath.
Some tracks can get muddy during the winter.
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 Walks near Exminster:
  
 Exeter Canal
The Quay is a truly vibrant part of Exeter with lots of cafes & pubs and a river abuzz with swans and boats .Three popular easy walks!
  
 
 Kenton
Just a delightful and gentle walk ideal for spring or summer through pretty landscapes and woodlands
  
 
 Powderham
Two delighful walks around Powderham castle.
Both do not require an entrance fee.
  
  

Walk 2

Walk 2 Marshes and Turf Hotel (2.8 miles) Time:1h 10 mins

 exminster turf hotel
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This starts at the Carpark on right just across the railway line, nr the Swan's Nest pub - see map bottom right.
An ideal easy and short walk to the Turf Hotel, then returning along the canal.
   
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Walk 3

Walk 3 Exeter Canal (3.1 miles) Time:1h 20 mins

abandoned boat on exeter canal
Abandoned Boat On Exeter Canal
 exminster turf hotel
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An easy walk to the Exeter Canal exploring recently created paths through an old cemetery.
En route on the footpath along the A379 you may notice an old milestone , inscribed 179 miles to London.
You return below the impressive M5 viaduct.
near railway bridge - see map
   
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