The Top 20 Attractions around Sowton
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Sowton. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Sowton is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
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 …
It was first constructed in the 1560s and …
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Exe Estuary Trail
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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. …
Well surfaced and ideal for any type of bike as well as walkers and runners. …
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Countess Wear Bridges
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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 …
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Exe Estuary Trail boardwalk
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The Exe Estuary Trail is a 22.5-mile (36-km), mainly flat cycle route and walkway that runs around the entire Exe Estuary linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish, with fantastic views along …
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Topsham Dock
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Once upon a time, Topsham was one of the busiest ports in England although it's hard to imagine now. The dock is situated in a particularly useful position, even though …
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Woodbury Castle Iron Age Hillfort
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An Iron Age hillfort now cloaked in beech trees, Woodbury Castle sits high on beautiful heathland. It has exceptional earthworks and you can roam amongst its ramparts and down into …
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East Devon Pebblebed Heaths
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The Pebblebed Heaths are a series of nine areas in East Devon that share the same incredibly important habitat, and are managed by Clinton Devon Estates and the RSPB.
These …
These …
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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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Topsham Town Centre
Highlight • Historical Site
Topsham is a town in Devon, England, located on the east side of the River Exe, between Exeter and Exmouth. It has a rich maritime history and was once a …
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Turf Hotel & Marina
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Great place for a pub lunch or cafe stop. Pub serves coffee and cake in the mornings as well as breakfast butties. There is also a ferry from here across the Exe Estuary.
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Ridge Ride Extreme, Haldon Forest
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Rated as a black trail, suitable for expert mountain bikers, the Ridge Ride Extreme is an extra loop that you can tack onto the red trail or session as you …
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