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Countess Wear Bridges – Exeter Ship Canal shared path loop from Newcourt

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon

Countess Wear Bridges – Exeter Ship Canal shared path loop from Newcourt

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Countess Wear Bridges – Exeter Ship Canal shared path loop from Newcourt

00:36

9.75km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.90 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.54 km

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Highlight • Natural

2

2.90 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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3

2.94 km

Countess Wear Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

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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4

3.28 km

Exeter Ship Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

5

4.90 km

Swing Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

6

4.95 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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9.75 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

2.78 km

237 m

149 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.23 km

342 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

29°C

13°C

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