Exeter Canal Basin – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Polsloe Bridge

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Exeter Canal Basin – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Polsloe Bridge

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Exeter Canal Basin – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Polsloe Bridge

02:28

41.5km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.73 km for 44 m

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After 36.0 km for 19 m

After 36.1 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.95 km

Exeter Canal Basin

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6.31 km

Double Locks Pub

Highlight • Cycleway

Great pub to stop on a bike ride if you are covering the Exe Valley Trail

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16.8 km

Clumpit Wood

Forest

22.6 km

Cockwood Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cockwood Harbour is a small tidal harbour in Cockwood, a village on the western bank of the Exe Estuary in Devon. It is a popular boating spot with a church, …

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23.3 km

Powderham Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Powderham Footbridge is a footbridge over the Exeter Ship Canal near Powderham, Devon. It is part of the Exe Estuary Trail, a cycle and walking route that follows the River …

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30.3 km

Iconic Grade II listed pub in an extraordinary waterside location. Offers uninterrupted panoramic views across the outstanding natural beauty of the Exeter canal, River Exe Estuary and Powderham Estate.

Can …

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30.4 km

Turf Lock

Highlight • Pub

Turf Lock is that which marks the end of the Exeter Ship Canal. Thanks to its location on a popular foot and cycle path, as well as its excellent views …

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36.1 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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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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