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Boardwalks at the Exe Estuary – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Marsh Barton

Boardwalks at the Exe Estuary – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Marsh Barton

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Boardwalks at the Exe Estuary – Exe Estuary Trail loop from Marsh Barton

01:41

37.9km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 35.5 km for 109 m

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Start point

Train Station

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443 m

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 fancy. A smooth and flat run into town or out, but take care as pedestrians and cyclists share the path here and it can become busy at peak times.

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2.49 km

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Highlight • Natural

17.5 km

Bower Shrubbery

Forest

19.8 km

Boardwalks at the Exe Estuary

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice quality wooden boardwalk

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27.1 km

Exe Estuary Trail boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

The Exe Estuary Trail is a 22.5-mile (36-km), mainly flat cycle route and walkway that runs around the entire Exe Estuary linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish, with fantastic views along the River Exe. The trail is part of the National Cycle Network Route 2 and is predominantly off-road. It passes through some beautiful riverside towns and villages steeped in maritime history, such as Topsham and Lympstone. The trail also offers a great opportunity to see the diverse and plentiful wildlife that inhabits the estuary, such as birds, fish and seals.

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27.5 km

View over the Exe Estuary

Highlight • River

Official viewpoint over the Exe estuary

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30.3 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. Be mindful of other users, especially when it's busier at the weekends and holidays.

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