Exe Estuary Trail – View over the Exe Estuary loop from Lympstone Village

Exe Estuary Trail – View over the Exe Estuary loop from Lympstone Village

Moderate

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Exe Estuary Trail – View over the Exe Estuary loop from Lympstone Village

02:53

65.9km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 43.9 km for 141 m

After 44.1 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.20 km

Bower Shrubbery

Forest

33.9 km

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Highlight • Natural

34.3 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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39.2 km

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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44.1 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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45.6 km

Cockwood Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cockwood Harbour is a small tidal harbour in Cockwood, a village on the western bank of the Exe Estuary in Devon. It is a popular boating spot with a church, …

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61.3 km

Exe Marsh Flats

Highlight • Trail

The marshy flats at this section of the Ex are natural sanctuary for birds and there are duckboards and bird watching spots along the route.

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61.9 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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