Grand Western Canal – Grand Western Canal Dock loop from Wellington

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Grand Western Canal – Grand Western Canal Dock loop from Wellington

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Grand Western Canal – Grand Western Canal Dock loop from Wellington

04:17

61.7km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.7 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

12.2 km

Conygore Wood

Forest

13.9 km

Grand Western Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Meandering 11 miles (22km) through beautiful Somerset countryside, the Grand West Country Canal is a lovely place to cycle. Here, you will find cafes, public toilets, picnic areas, and you …

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24.7 km

Halberton Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

The millpond, home to numerous ducks, feeds the mill leat, which used to turn a water wheel (sadly long gone) at Halberton Mill (ST010126), now a private dwelling.

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33.0 km

Tiverton Basin

Lake

33.9 km

Grand Western Canal at Tiverton

Highlight • River

35.2 km

Manley Wood

Forest

35.6 km

Manley Bridge on the Grand Western Canal

Highlight • River

Grade II-listed bridge over the Grand Western Canal just outside Tiverton. Lovely peaceful spot.

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36.4 km

Grand Western Canal Dock

Highlight • River

37.8 km

Jubilee Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

40.9 km

Grand Western Canal Near Sampford Peverell

Highlight • Viewpoint

50.4 km

Grand Western Canal Towpath Below Beacon Hill

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful section of the towpath below Beacon Hill.

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61.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

20.3 km

7.13 km

3.27 km

992 m

741 m

195 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

14.8 km

14.6 km

12.4 km

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

7°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2021,easy ride on canal 21.09.2021 13:21

Recovery from strain mostly flat but still enjoyable

August 17, 2023,Knightshayes N.T. via canal

Nice flat ride to visit NT house and gardens a change from the hilly bits around here.

May 31, 2022,Grand Western canal

Flat and easy ride on the canal but bickleigh has a horrendous hill that seems to keep on going. Was I glad to get back on to the flat again, I guess it's my age!