
Riverside Recycling Trail -Short
Marsh Barton, Devon
- 2hr 45m / 7.7km
- 16
A circular walk along the Exe and Exeter Ship Canal, taking in the history and modern day elements of recycling and a circular economy.
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Step 1: The walk starts at Exeter Energy Recovery Facility. It's next to Marsh Barton Railway station and also close to bus routes Green, B & TG002.
Step 2: Please note that you shouldn’t enter the Energy Recovery Facility or the Materials Reclamation Facility. The Household Waste Recycling Centre is accessible by vehicle only and not on foot.

Step 3: From the entrance of Exeter ERF, turn right onto the shared pedestrian and cycle path alongside Clapperbrook Lane East toward the station.

Step 4: Head over the bridge which crosses the railway tracks and Marsh Barton railway station. The bridge & shared path have a hard, flat surface.

Step 5: Cross the access road for the station and continue ahead towards the canal.

Step 6: Upon reaching the canal, turn left to cross the road and head through the striped bollards onto the shared tarmac towpath.

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