Exeter Canal Basin – Exeter Quayside loop from Polsloe Bridge

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Exeter Canal Basin – Exeter Quayside loop from Polsloe Bridge

Easy

4.8

(12)

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Exeter Canal Basin – Exeter Quayside loop from Polsloe Bridge

01:26

23.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 6.23 km for 44 m

After 16.4 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.45 km

Exeter Canal Basin

Highlight • Cycleway

Great area to start this journey with cafes and nice shops.

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6.56 km

Ride On Exeter

Highlight • Structure

They have a vision for a clean, healthy and active Exeter & Devon.
They have put over 4300 donated bikes back into use since 2011

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6.74 km

Topsham Brewery Taproom

Highlight • Pub

Independent Brewery and pub, on Exeter's historic quay-side, serving a huge range of beer made in-house, as well as some excellent pizzas.

Plenty of space to sit outside in the …

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6.93 km

Exeter Quayside

Highlight • Cafe

lots to do along the Quay, saw ducks, swans great places to eat and drink, there are many different routes you can stay on a path or walk through mud …

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10.8 km

River Weir and Waterfall View

Highlight • Waterfall

16.4 km

Countess Wear Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

Countess Wear Bridges are two bridges in Exeter, Devon that cross the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal. They have a D-Day connection because they were used for military …

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16.6 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 …

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