Best Devon Walks
Double Locks
 
Best Exeter Canal Walks
 
3 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Exeter Cathedral to Ship Canal
 2.3 miles (1 hour)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Walk 2 via the Double Locks pub
 2.9 miles (1h 20)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Walk 3 Exminster Marshes
 3.2 miles (1h 20)
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
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The Quay is a truly vibrant part of Exeter with lots of cafes & pubs and a river abuzz with swans and boats.

Three easy circular walks:

Point of InterestExeter Quay. Ship Canal
Double Locks, paper mill
PubsDouble Locks and several around the Quay
  
FerrySee below
 
 
Walk 1
Exeter Cathedral to Ship Canal (2.3 miles)
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Exeter Canal
Exeter Canal

Difficulty:

Many visitors to Exeter may find it difficult to find it's Quay as it is rather off the beaten track!

However, this very pleasant walk will guide you to the Quay and ship canal , via the famous St Mary Steps which used to be the only direct link from the city to its West Gate.

The route includes 2 suspension bridges, a lock and a boatyard.

You are guaranteed to see swans.

GPX for Mobile / GPS Walk 1

 

FIT for Watches / GPS Walk 1

 

Show on Google Earth 1

 

Walk 2
via the Double Locks pub (2.9 miles)
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Double Locks pub
Double Locks

Difficulty:

This most popular (pub) walk takes you through a very old part of Exeter ,past the ruins of what was once a thriving paper mill.

You return via the famous Double Locks pub and a canal often busy with rowers.

GPX for Mobile / GPS Walk 2

 

FIT for Watches / GPS Walk 2

 

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parkingResidential Parking : Glasshouse Lane

 

Walk 3
Exminster Marshes (3.2 miles)
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Difficulty:

This walk can also lead you to the  Pubs  Turf pub but add another 3 miles, ie 2 x 1.5 - see below.

It takes you along the canal out of Exeter through 'Old Sludge Beds' nature reserve into part of Exminster Marshes.

Along the route you may find swans, herons and other wild life.

Part of the track can be muddy.

Topsham Ferry Timetable
Topsham Ferry Timetable

There is a further option of taking the ferry into Topsham but check time table (07801 203338).

Walk 3 
2%
quality of track
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FIT for Watches / GPS
 
 

Add an extra 3 miles (ie 2 x 1.5) if you wish to have a drink at the Turf . Just continue along the canal keeping it on your left - the other path can get overgrown.

 
parking

Entrance to Exeter Sewage Treatment Works off A379 from Countess Wear Roundabout

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