Tommy Cooper | |
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Distance:2.9 miles
An easy trail exploring the Exeter Quay area.
The Walk
A From Exeter's historic quay cross the Cricklepit (suspension) bridge , turn right and head towards Tommy's home , 3 Fords Road.
B A plaque donated by Jimmy Tarbuck, used to be attached to the house . On it were the words:
Tommy Cooper entertainer, LIVED HERE 1925-1932 |
From here, head towards the Exeter Canal and turn right aiming for the Welcome Inn.
C Just before the Inn turn left and cross canal and river to join a path following the canal bank.
D Turn left towards Exeter and continue past Trew's Weir Paper Mills on your right. You'll see a weir on your left, built to ensure sufficient depth for boats to dock.
Turn right into Weirfield Road and climb to Topsham Road , a Roman Road, cross using zebra crossing , turn left then right into Barnardo Road. From here an old iron bridge use to span Topsham Road to link up with the church.
E Continue then turn left into St Leonards Road.
After roughly 100 metres you have arrived at Tommy's old Mount Radford school on left . Notice the plaque on right.
Continue along St Leonards Road and turn left into Wonford Road. Turn right where it joins Mount Radford Crescent.
At the T junction turn left into Magdalene Road, another Roman Road, full of unique shops & restaurants.
FContinue towards the inner bypass then turn left into Fairpark Road. After 100 meters turn right down a footway that leads to a park. Turn left and at the end turn right into a path through the park to Lansdowne Terrace.
Cross Topsham Road into Melbourne Street and enter a very old part of Exeter not damaged by WWII bombs.
G Continue and turn into Colleton Crescent with its magnificent collection of Georgian houses and spectacular views of the Exeter Quay & Canal.
Turn left into Watergate, a small service road thentake a footpath and steps past the Prospect Inn to return to the quays.
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time: | 1 hr 20 mins |