Riverside Recycling Trail -Short

Walks, England, Devon, Exeter
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Riverside Recycling Trail -Short

Marsh Barton, Devon

by recycledevon

  • 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.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport

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  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 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.

  2. Step 2: Please note that you shouldn’t enter the Energy Recovery Facility or Materials Reclamation Facility. The Household Waste Recycling Centre can only be accessed via a vehicle and not on foot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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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