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Turf Lock – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Topsham

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South West England

Turf Lock – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Topsham

Moderate

6

hikers

Turf Lock – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Topsham

03:42

14.6km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 3.20 km for 19 m

After 3.30 km for 39 m

After 6.28 km for 16 m

After 6.53 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.29 km

Countess Wear Swing Bridge and War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

2

6.41 km

Exeter Canal Lock Keeper's Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1701, as a lock keepers cottage, at the time of great improvements to Trew's original canal, it doubled as both a lock keepers house and inn from the …

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3

6.53 km

Topsham Lock Cottage

Highlight • Structure

This little bridge spans the Exeter Ship Canal and links the foot/cycle path to the Topsham passenger ferry. It's a picturesque lookout for the canal, especially as you look northwards to the old lock cottage (a cafe in summer).

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4

7.13 km

Riverside walk along the River Exe

Highlight • River

Exe is close to the English Channel and nearby Dartmoor

Translated by Google •

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5

8.48 km

Turf Lock

Highlight • Pub

Turf Lock is that which marks the end of the Exeter Ship Canal. Thanks to its location on a popular foot and cycle path, as well as its excellent views …

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6

8.51 km

Turf Hotel & Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Iconic Grade II listed pub in an extraordinary waterside location. Offers uninterrupted panoramic views across the outstanding natural beauty of the Exeter canal, River Exe Estuary and Powderham Estate.

Can …

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10.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

13.8 km

Exminster Marshes

Nature Reserve

B

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

2.55 km

2.09 km

1.68 km

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

4.13 km

1.50 km

1.31 km

346 m

174 m

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