Exeter Quay to the Double Locks
From Exeter's historic quayside along the canal to a canalside pub.
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 9 m
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About this walk
Exeter Quay to the Double Locks is an easy 6.2 km out-and-back walk with 0 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Exeter Quay (grid reference SX 920 920). The start can be reached by public transport.
Exeter's quayside has warehouses and cellars from the days when the city traded by water. From the quay, the walk follows the Exeter Ship Canal, one of the oldest canals in England, south out of the city.
It reaches the Double Locks, a pub beside the canal, and returns the same way.
Route
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1
The quay
Start on the quay and join the canal towpath.
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2
The Double Locks
Follow the canal to the Double Locks, and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Exeter Quay to the Double Locks take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.2 km route, which has 0 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Exeter Quay (grid reference SX 920 920). City-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Exeter St David's and Central stations are a short walk away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat towpaths, shared with cyclists.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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