ソウトンのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

always be prepared to a lot of excess water around the route l walked luckily today not a drop of rain brilliant walking weather

you can easily end up walking in circles i followed a public foot path that leads to a dead end amazing looking houses

One of a number of green spaces around the city

Just a hop and a skip away

Car park and numerous food outlets alongside the river perfect to spend a time to relax

lovely flat and people jogging cycling walking great place to meet friends have a picnic etc

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.

Lovely to see so many Cormorants all in a row along the weir, along with a couple of Herons. Also a lovely place to stop for a rest and a drink over looking the weir is the “The Port Royal”. Lovely food too!