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Exeter Ship Canal & Turf Lock loop from Exminster

Intermediate

4.5

(6)

22

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Exeter Ship Canal & Turf Lock loop from Exminster

02:07

8.36km

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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3.36 km

Exeter Ship Canal Lock Cottage and Topsham Ferry Bridge

Highlight • River

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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5.28 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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3

5.93 km

RSPB Exminster and Powderham Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Exminster and Powderham marshes are important areas of low-lying wetland managed by the RSPB. Look out for geese, ducks and other water birds as well as lapwings, redshanks, wigeons and warblers.

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8.36 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.16 km

1.64 km

1.42 km

1.21 km

924 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.95 km

1.34 km

1.33 km

483 m

360 m

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