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Exeter Quay

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Exeter Quay

Name: Exeter Quay
Rating: 2

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Location: Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Exeter Quayside – Exeter Quay loop from Exeter

2.82km

00:45

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Exeter Quay – Exeter Quay loop from Exeter St Thomas

9.77km

02:28

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Exeter Quay loop from St Thomas

5.22km

01:19

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kit P

January 14, 2021

Once a thriving port, Exeter Quay is now a stunning place to explore or to have a bite to eat. The Customs House often has exhibitions on whilst the buildings that stand on the edge of the river have history seeping out of their ageing brickwork.

You're spoilt for choice for places to eat and you can also hire e-bikes on the quayside, and explore further. If you want to take to the water, you can hire canoes, kayaks and even pedalos here too; watch out for stroppy geese and hungry swans.

Rüdiger M

May 6, 2025

Exeter Quay, also known as Exeter Quayside, is a district of Exeter on the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal. It was used as a port since prehistoric times, when a sandstone outcrop was used to unload the ships of overseas traders.[1] However, in 1381, the Countess Weir closed the river to shipping. In 1566, a canal was completed to allow ships access. Over time, the number of ships using the quay increased, and so the quay was extended in the late 17th century. Further extension took place in 1830 when a new canal basin was dug. However, in 1840, the railway reached Exeter, and shipping began to decline. The quay is no longer used for shipping, but mainly for recreational purposes.

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Somerset_gone_wild

February 5, 2023

The quay has a car park, a number of restaurants to eat at and trails to walk.

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