Canal and Riverside Connector Walk

Walks, England, Devon, Exeter
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Canal and Riverside Connector Walk

St. David's Ward, Devon

by livemove

  • 2hr 30m / 6.3km
  • 42

Follow along the River Exe and Exeter Ship Canal between the Mill on the Exe and Riverside Country Park. Miles of riverside beauty!😍

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Canal and Riverside Connector Walk
  1. Welcome to Mill on the Exe! This route is a lovely stroll along the riverside.

    Step 1: Welcome to Mill on the Exe! This route is a lovely stroll along the riverside.

  2. Step 2: If you’re walking the Green Circle, this route allows you to cut the circle in half.

  3. Step 3: The Exeter Green Circle is a 12-mile circuit that goes round the whole of Exeter. It’s a lovely walk, and the whole route and smaller segments are available in the app. Mill on the Exe is the start of two Green Circle segments.

  4. Step 4: This route ends at Riverside Valley Park, another place where two Green Circle segments start. You can walk this whole route as a circular walk from either end, or use it to get between them.

  5. Step 5: There’s car parking available here. It’s a short walk from city centre and bus stops. The Mill on the Exe is a perfect spot for pre-walk refreshments.

  6. Let’s head out. When you’re ready, walk down Bonhay Road, with the Mill behind you on your right.

    Step 6: Let’s head out. When you’re ready, walk down Bonhay Road, with the Mill behind you on your right.

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