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Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Exeter Quayside loop from Exeter Central

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon

Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Exeter Quayside loop from Exeter Central

Moderate

5.0

(4)

642

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Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Exeter Quayside loop from Exeter Central

01:04

10.1km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 8.11 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

637 m

Exeter Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

This grand cathedral lies in the heart of Exeter and dates back to the 14th century. It has the longest, uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England which is breathtaking to behold. …

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2

1.96 km

View of the River at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

lovely place to walk talk and stop for a pint or food then Quay got loads of lovely places

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3

2.21 km

Trews Weir

Highlight • River

lovely relaxing place

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4

3.06 km

Riverside Valley Park

Highlight • River

Great path for dog walkers and runners, can get flooded sometimes at high tide so worth bearing that in mind

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5

3.37 km

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 …

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6

6.08 km

Double Locks Pub

Highlight • Cycleway

Great pub to stop on a bike ride if you are covering the Exe Valley Trail

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7

7.95 km

Exeter Quay

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Exeter Quay is a good place to stop for a coffee or grab a snack on a cycle or a canal walk. Good stretch on a run too

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8

8.59 km

Exeter Quayside

Highlight • Cafe

lots to do along the Quay, saw ducks, swans great places to eat and drink, there are many different routes you can stay on a path or walk through mud …

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B

10.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

1.33 km

991 m

927 m

266 m

174 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

2.68 km

870 m

577 m

174 m

171 m

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Sunday 21 June

29°C

16°C

30 %

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