Exe Estuary Trail – View over the Exe Estuary loop from Topsham

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Exe Estuary Trail – View over the Exe Estuary loop from Topsham

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Exe Estuary Trail – View over the Exe Estuary loop from Topsham

00:55

8.89km

50m

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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Goosemoor Nature Reserve Birdwatching Hide

Highlight • Natural

It is a wetland habitat that attracts thousands of birds, especially waders and wildfowl, and offers stunning views of the Exe Estuary.
Exe Estuary Trail passes by the reserve and offers scenic views of the river and the surrounding countryside.

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1.58 km

Exe Estuary Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lovely bit of traffic-free path between Topsham and Exton on the way to Exmouth seafront.

Well surfaced and ideal for any type of bike as well as walkers and runners. …

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3.05 km

Puffing Billy Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

One of the best pubs in East Devon and always a warm welcome, not to mention the delicious food! Handily situated on the Exe Estuary path in Exton.

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3.92 km

Lympstone Commando Railway Station

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the Railway stop for the barracks opposite and is along the cycle way from Exeter to Exmouth, beautiful surfaces to ride on here so any bike can make the trip between the town and the coast.

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4.51 km

View over the Exe Estuary

Highlight • River

Official viewpoint over the Exe estuary

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5.13 km

Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM), Lympstone

Highlight • Structure

The Commando Training Centre, also known as CTCRM, is the principal training centre for the Royal Marines.

Based at Lympstone in Devon CTCRM selects and trains all Royal Marines Officers, …

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7.91 km

Goosemoor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Exe Estuary cycle path cuts between Goosemoor Nature Reserve in the north and Bowling Green Marsh in the south. Pedalling through here is calm, peaceful and an easy way to escape the city of Exeter.

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