5. Exeter Ship Canal
Discover Exeter's historic canal with three different walks.
The Exeter Ship Canal Walks Leaflet (1.7MB) will guide you through these three different routes.
Walk 1 Canal Basin to Double Locks Pub
Distance: 1½ Miles
Duration: 30 minutes
Highlights
- Exe Bridges
- Exeter Ship Canal
- Paper Mill - Countess Wear
- Double Locks Pub
Walk 2 Double Locks Pub to Topsham Lock Keepers Cottage
Distance: 2¼ Miles
Duration: 50 minutes
Highlights
- Double Locks Wetland
- Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve
- River Exe
- Historic Topsham
Walk 3 Lock Keepers Cottage to Turf Hotel
Distance: 1½ Miles
Duration: 35 minutes
Highlights
- Estuary Mud Flats
- Turf Lock Hotel
- Exminster Marshes