The Quay is a truly vibrant part of Exeter with lots of cafes & pubs and a river abuzz with swans and boats.

Difficulty:

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

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

You are guaranteed to see swans.

Map of Walk 1

Walk 2 via the Double Locks pub (2.9 miles)

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.

Map of Walk 2

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Residential Parking : Glasshouse Lane

Walk 3 Exminster Marshes (3.2 miles)

Difficulty:

This walk can also lead you to the    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.

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

Map of Walk 3

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Add an extra 3 miles (i.e., 2 x 1.5) if you'd like to stop for a drink at the Turf. Just continue along the canal, keeping it on your left — the alternative path can become overgrown.

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