This is a Moderate route on Asphalt with a distance of over 7 miles.
Location : Exminster
Starting Point : Exminster Marshes Car Park
Ordnance Survey Reference : SX954873
Distance : 7.5 miles
Route Surface : Asphalt with Speed Bumps ( which can be avoided )
Category : Level 2
Description : You can park in the Swans Nest car park (with permission ) or the Exminster Marshes car park. Head east towards the Exe Estuary Trail alongside Exeter Canal going pass the Lions Rest Business Park. Turn left towards Exeter on the cycle path, after passing under the Motorway the canal widens.
At this point there is the option to go along a lane to the A379 near the Matford Business Park. Follow the cycle path towards Exeter, crossing Bridge Road by Matford Roundabout. Turn left here to follow cycle path onto Marsh Barton, the RSPB Reserve is on your right with two viewing points. Then retrace your route back to Bridge Road crossing over by the canal swing bridge, to follow the canal south and back to your starting point.
