Best Devon Walks
Exminster Marshes
 
Best Exminster Marsches Walks
 
3 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Exminster Marshes & Turf Hotel
 4.7 miles (2 hours)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Walk 2 Marshes & Turf Hotel
 2.8 miles (1h 10)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Walk 3 Exeter Canal
 3.1 miles (1h 20)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
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Exminster Marshes form a unique breeding ground for various birds, including redshanks, ducks and lapwings.

Point of InterestRSPB nature reserve
Exeter Canal
Topsham ferry
PubsTurf Hotel
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directionsSATNAV Postcode: EX6 8DZ
 
 
Walk 1
Exminster Marshes & Turf Hotel(4.7 miles)
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Exeter Canal
Exeter Canal

Difficulty:

This is an easy walk across the RSPB nature reserve to the Exeter Canal towpath.

Beware, swans might be nesting on the towpath.

Some tracks can get muddy during the winter.

 

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Walk 2
Marshes & Turf Hotel (2.8 miles)
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Exminster Marshes
Exminster Marshes

This starts at the Carpark on right just across the railway line, nr the Swan's Nest pub - see map bottom right.

An ideal easy and short walk to the Turf Hotel, then returning along the canal.

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Walk 3
Exeter Canal (3.1 miles)
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Abandoned boat on Exeter Canal
Abandoned Boat on Exeter Canal

An easy walk to the Exeter Canal following public footpaths and quiet lanes.

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 Walks near Exminster
 
Exeter Canal
 
 
The Quay is a truly vibrant part of Exeter with lots of cafes & pubs and a river abuzz with swans and boats .Three popular easy walks!
 
Kenton
 
 
Just a delightful and gentle walk ideal for spring or summer through pretty landscapes and woodlands
 
Powderham
 
 
Two delightful walks around Powderham castle.
Both do not require an entrance fee.