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Best Topsham Walks

along the Exe estuary & Clyst bird sanctuary
Topsham
1 hour walks
Walk 1 (2.7 m)Walk 2 (3 m)Walk 3 (1.2 m)Walk 4 (5.9 m)Walk 5 (3 m)
Exe estuary
Clyst Bird Sanctuary
Darts Farm Town WalkExmouth & BusFerry
Turf Locks

Topsham's fabled Dutch houses were built using bricks & tiles imported from Holland as ballast in excange for wool & cotton.

Locals call the town 'Topsam' .

Point of Interest Exe Estuary
Bowling Green Marsh
museum Museum
  
Best Town Trails in Devon
  
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Drake's Cottage
Drake's Cottage

Walk 1 A must-do walk (2.7 miles)

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Take a scenic stroll through Topsham’s lively shopping street, follow the picturesque Exe Estuary via the historic Goat Walk, and discover the peaceful beauty of the Clyst bird sanctuary.

Goat Walk
Goat Walk

You pass Drake's Cottage & Topsham's Museum which is well worth a visit - entrance is free and the cream teas are delicious!

map of walk 1
  
parkingBowling Green Rd just beyond railway bridge

map of walk

Map of Walk 1

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Walk 2 Darts Farm (3 miles)

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Darts Farm Lake
Darts Farm Lake

Why not enjoy a delightful walk to Darts Farm with its award-winning Shop & Food Hall passing a nearby nature reserve, offering excellent opportunities for birdwatching!

It passes the Bridge Inn, where in 1998 Queen Elizabeth II was offered a drink which she politely declined.

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parkingDarts Farm or same as walk 1
Map of Topsham to Darts Farm Popular Circular Walk

Walk 2

Walk 3 Topsham (1.2 miles)

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Topsham Gables
Best Devon Town Trails

This a short but most delightful town trail exploring Topsham's attractions.

Map of Topsham short Town Trail

Map of Walk 3

Walk 4 Topsham To Exmouth (5.9 miles)

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You can walk from Topsham to Exmouth, following the recently completed cycle path.

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Topsham to Exmouth (5.9 miles 2hrs)

Walk 5 Topsham Ferry & Turf Locks (3 miles)

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An easy pub & ferry walk favoured by many during the weekend.

Before you embark on this walk please check Ferry Times.

You find the Ferry off Ferry Road; look for a shed.

This is an easy walk, no hills but a few stiles, to the  Turf Locks (Hotel) pub, passing the   Swan's Nest and via Exminster Marshes Nature Reserve.

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