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Along the Grand Western Canal to Tiverton

Sunday, 30 April 2017

Start time: 10:30
(Estimated finish time: 16:30)

Easy 11 miles / 17.7 km

A wonderfully peaceful linear walk along the banks of the old Grand Western Canal through the GWC Country Park and the beautiful countryside of mid Devon.

Park and meet at Sampford Peverell Tennis Club Car Park, which is on Lower Town, directly opposite the Village Hall, EX16 7FB. Free car park.

We will stop for a picnic lunch at Tiverton Canal Basin, where refreshments will be available from the 16th Century Canal Tearooms, before returning for a post-walk drink at The Globe Inn at Sampford Peverell.

Starting point

Park and meet at Sampford Peverell Tennis Club Car Park, which is on Lower Town, directly opposite the Village Hall, EX16 7FB. Free car park.

Grid reference: ST033143
Nearest postcode: EX16 7FB
Start time: 10:30

End point

Sampford Peverell Tennis Club Car Park, which is on Lower Town, directly opposite the Village Hall, EX16 7FB. Free car park.

Grid reference: ST033143
Nearest postcode: EX16 7FB

Additional notes

This is a linear walk

New Walkers very welcome, please ask for Ben, Walk Leader, when you arrive.

Please bring suitable footwear and a packed lunch.

Walk Id: 3902115
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: River, canal
Facilities: Parking

Give us a try!

This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.

You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.

Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.

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