Exeter Ship Canal – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Marsh Barton

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Exeter Ship Canal – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Marsh Barton

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Exeter Ship Canal – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Marsh Barton

01:33

14.8km

10m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.26 km for 11 m

After 1.37 km for 11 m

After 2.42 km for 19 m

After 2.52 km for 39 m

After 9.49 km for 31 m

After 12.5 km for 39 m

After 12.6 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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373 m

Narrow pedestrian and cycle bridge

Highlight • Bridge

1.32 km

Double Locks Pub

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

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2.63 km

Exeter Ship Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Exeter Ship Canal is a canal leading from (and beside) the River Exe to Exeter Quay in the city of Exeter, Devon.

It was first constructed in the 1560s and …

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7.45 km

Turf Hotel & Pub

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Stunning pub on the Exe Estuary not open all year round so check out the website -
turfpub.net

No parking so this is an on foot, bike or paddle board or Kayak

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7.47 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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9.51 km

Topsham Lock Cottage

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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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