Topsham Town Centre – Turf Lock loop from Newcourt

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Topsham Town Centre – Turf Lock loop from Newcourt

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Topsham Town Centre – Turf Lock loop from Newcourt

05:48

86.6km

1,230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.00 km for 53 m

After 30.6 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.03 km

Topsham Community Orchard

Nature Reserve

3.28 km

Topsham Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Topsham is a town in Devon, England, located on the east side of the River Exe, between Exeter and Exmouth. It has a rich maritime history and was once a …

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5.81 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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5.84 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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7.55 km

Powderham Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Powderham Footbridge is a footbridge over the Exeter Ship Canal near Powderham, Devon. It is part of the Exe Estuary Trail, a cycle and walking route that follows the River …

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10.1 km

Palmer's Wood

Forest

30.7 km

River Teign

Lake

41.8 km

Middle Shotts

Forest

42.5 km

Haytor Vale Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Haytor Vale climb heads from Bovey Tracey up to Dartmoor but of course can also be descended the other way.

It is sheltered down in Bovey Tracey but you …

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47.5 km

Bonehill Down and Houndtor Down

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Lovely fast rolling ride though open moor then into the typical small walled fields as you drop to moreton. Only single track so watch oncoming traffic and can be a bit gravelly in places....

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59.7 km

Moretonhampstead Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely little Dartmoor town. Bakery van on Tuesdays and Saturdays! Also a zero waste shop with ideal vegan trail snacks.

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83.8 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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86.6 km

End point

Train Station

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