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Exeter Ship Canal – Countess Wear Bridges loop from Exminster

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South West England

Exeter Ship Canal – Countess Wear Bridges loop from Exminster

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Exeter Ship Canal – Countess Wear Bridges loop from Exminster

01:01

9.70km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.78 km for 31 m

After 6.75 km for 39 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.80 km

Topsham Lock Cottage

Highlight • Structure

This little bridge spans the Exeter Ship Canal and links the foot/cycle path to the Topsham passenger ferry. It's a picturesque lookout for the canal, especially as you look northwards to the old lock cottage (a cafe in summer).

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2

4.01 km

Geese feeding on Exminster Marshes

Highlight • Natural

3

5.08 km

Exeter Ship Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Exeter Ship Canal is a canal leading from (and beside) the River Exe to Exeter Quay in the city of Exeter, Devon.

It was first constructed in the 1560s and …

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4

6.77 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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5

6.81 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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B

9.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

3.09 km

2.43 km

594 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

2.58 km

1.01 km

217 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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14°C

26 %

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