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Exeter Quayside – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Exeter Central

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Exeter Quayside – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Exeter Central

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Exeter Quayside – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Exeter Central

02:19

39.0km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.42 km for 53 m

After 26.7 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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584 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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1.45 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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4.05 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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5.12 km

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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10.4 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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10.4 km

Turf Hotel & Marina

Highlight • Cafe

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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26.7 km

Steep Bank on the Haldon Red Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Part of the red trail at Haldon, nearing the end after crossing the road from the common land back into the woodlands there's a little tech feature. Good luck getting up this steep bank, especially in the wet!

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39.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

14.8 km

1.88 km

1.86 km

1.24 km

525 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

4.01 km

738 m

532 m

487 m

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

21°C

12°C

12 %

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Exeter Quayside – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Exeter Central

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Quayside

Double Locks Pub

Exeter Ship Canal

Topsham Lock Cottage

Turf Lock

Turf Hotel & Marina

Steep Bank on the Haldon Red Trail

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