Exe Estuary Trail – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Yeoford

Exe Estuary Trail – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Yeoford

Moderate

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Exe Estuary Trail – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Yeoford

03:52

75.5km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.2 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.2 km

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path from here is the gateway to many destinations, Topsham, Exmouth, Exminster, Turf Hotel, Powderham, Starcross & Dawlish to name a few.

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28.0 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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32.3 km

Palmer's Wood

Forest

33.4 km

Starcross–Exmouth Ferry

Highlight • Cycleway

Be prepared to wait for the ferry depending on the ride. £5 to cross and £1 for the bicycle.

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38.7 km

Exe Estuary Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The estuary is also a popular destination for sailing, kayaking, birdwatching and cycling along the Exe Estuary Trail

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42.0 km

Viewpoint

44.8 km

Exe Estuary Trail

Highlight • Trail

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. …

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45.3 km

Goosemoor Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

50.0 km

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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52.0 km

Riverside Valley Park Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brilliant straight stretch of segregated cycleway with adjacent footway through the Riverside Valley Park nature reserve, managed by Devon Wildlife Trust. A fantastic entry/exit from Exeter City Centre without the …

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53.5 km