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Topsham Dock – Exeter Ship Canal shared path loop from Devon

Topsham Dock – Exeter Ship Canal shared path loop from Devon

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Topsham Dock – Exeter Ship Canal shared path loop from Devon

01:39

39.2km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.9 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 km

Silk Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

Jake is a great mechanic, super helpful sorted out an issue with my brakes that had other mechanics puzzled

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15.7 km

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path from here is the gateway to many destinations, Topsham, Exmouth, Exminster, Turf Hotel, Powderham, Starcross & Dawlish to name a few.

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19.7 km

Once upon a time, Topsham was one of the busiest ports in England although it's hard to imagine now. The dock is situated in a particularly useful position, even though the river was initially navigable for boats all the way to Exeter. The maritime history of the town is genuinely incredible and you can learn all about it at the Topsham Museum.

Today, the dock offers lovely views over the moored boats on the Exe. There's an antique shop full of interesting items and a pub with lots of outside seating.

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19.9 km

St Margaret's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This lovely church stands on the site of an older iteration, dating back 1,000 years. After a fire in the 1600s, much of the church eventually had to be pulled down and rebuilt. As the rebuild covered some existing graves, the headstones were used as paving slabs inside.

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23.5 km

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Highlight • Natural

23.8 km

Exeter Ship Canal shared path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The tarmac option following Exeter Ship Canal from the Swing Bridge near Countess Wear, there's also a parallel gravel road through Riverside Valley Park that's accessible by bike if you fancy. A smooth and flat run into town or out, but take care as pedestrians and cyclists share the path here and it can become busy at peak times.

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39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

6.55 km

3.45 km

756 m

149 m

125 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

1.86 km

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Topsham Dock – Exeter Ship Canal shared path loop from Devon

Silk Cycles Bike Shop

Exeter Canal Swing Bridge

Topsham Dock

St Margaret's Church

Cows Grazing on the Exe Water Meadows

Exeter Ship Canal shared path

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