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South West England

Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Starcross

Road cycling routes

South West England

Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Starcross

Easy

5.0

(3)

60

riders

Exeter Ship Canal shared path – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Starcross

01:17

28.3km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 18.6 km for 39 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.54 km

Orange Elephant Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Restaurant

Surely the best ice cream in Devon

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2

15.5 km

Silk Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

Jake is a great mechanic, super helpful sorted out an issue with my brakes that had other mechanics puzzled

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3

16.6 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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18.6 km

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path from here is the gateway to many destinations, Topsham, Exmouth, Exminster, Turf Hotel, Powderham, Starcross & Dawlish to name a few.

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5

23.5 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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6

23.5 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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7

26.0 km

Heronry at Powderham Castle

Highlight • Natural

8

28.0 km

Teign Bean

Highlight • Cafe

Now a permanent little hut! The van and trailer is sometimes at the top of Mamhead.

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28.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

9.25 km

3.06 km

349 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

5.97 km

165 m

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