Exeter Canal Swing Bridge – Topsham Lock Cottage loop from Digby and Sowton

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Exeter Canal Swing Bridge – Topsham Lock Cottage loop from Digby and Sowton

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Exeter Canal Swing Bridge – Topsham Lock Cottage loop from Digby and Sowton

01:26

13.2km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.62 km for 39 m

After 6.60 km for 31 m

After 9.57 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.31 km

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Highlight • Natural

3.68 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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6.40 km

Geese feeding on Exminster Marshes

Highlight • Natural

6.62 km

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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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

3.85 km

3.00 km

1,000 m

354 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

2.01 km

1.17 km

579 m

354 m

Elevation

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Exeter Canal Swing Bridge – Topsham Lock Cottage loop from Digby and Sowton

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Geese feeding on Exminster Marshes

Topsham Lock Cottage

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