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We are going to be in Exeter for a couple of days next week. We fancy a walk by the canal; does anyone have any recommendations for any sites of particular interest or worth looking at? We don't mind walking a few miles and have transport.

 

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We are going to be in Exeter for a couple of days next week. We fancy a walk by the canal; does anyone have any recommendations for any sites of particular interest or worth looking at? We don't mind walking a few miles and have transport.

 

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I can't remember the exact details, but there's a nature reserve on the W side of the canal with car parking and footpaths to the canal, then walk down the canal to the sea lock, have a pint & walk back again. No public road access to the pub.

 

Tim

 

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Thanks for the suggestions people.

 

Looks like there are some nice walks in the area.

 

Lots of interesting shops, pubs, cafes etc on "The Quay" on the Exe, you can then cross the suspension bridge a little downstream (on foot ) and cut across to the canal and walk down to the locks. ... There is even a trip boat that runs down there if you don't fancy the walk back! Have fun.

 

Nick

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The Double locks has let its standards slip a bit in the last couple of years. It's in a great location but the beer and food has been on autopilot for a while as they know they'll always get the custom. If you have to make a choice of just one then Turf Lock is much the better bet.

 

Oh and the towpath walk at tiverton's just become a hell of a lot more interesting BBC link

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