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Exeter Ship Canal – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from St James' Park

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Exeter Ship Canal – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from St James' Park

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Exeter Ship Canal – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from St James' Park

01:43

29.2km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.2 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.87 km

Countess Wear Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

Countess Wear Bridges are two bridges in Exeter, Devon that cross the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal. They have a D-Day connection because they were used for military …

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5.96 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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10.8 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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10.8 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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12.5 km

Powderham Footbridge

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Powderham Footbridge is a footbridge over the Exeter Ship Canal near Powderham, Devon. It is part of the Exe Estuary Trail, a cycle and walking route that follows the River …

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13.3 km

Ancient Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

nice view

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24.1 km

Exeter Canal Basin

Highlight • Cycleway

Great area to start this journey with cafes and nice shops.

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24.5 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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29.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

3.12 km

2.30 km

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

1.95 km

524 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

23°C

13°C

36 %

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Exeter Ship Canal – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from St James' Park

Countess Wear Bridges

Exeter Ship Canal

Turf Lock

Turf Hotel & Marina

Powderham Footbridge

Ancient Oak Tree

Exeter Canal Basin

Exeter Quayside

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