The route has a mixed topography to give something for everyone. From the meandering tree lined River Tone running through rich farmland, it moves on to line of the former Grand Western Canal. This part of the canal is in gently undulating agricultural land and had 7 lifts and an inclined plane. (Sections 1 & Section 2)

From Lowdswell the Canal is in water all the way to Tiverton (11 miles) and is an excellent opportunity for spotting wild life. The Canal has a large population of Coot and Moorhen as well as visiting Herons and Egrets.

From the Canal Basin in Tiverton the path skirts around the side of the Town centre to join the EXE VALLEY WAY. A little bit of level road work until the path passes into the woods to emerge in the historic hamlet of Bickleigh (Sections 3 & Section 4)

After Bickleigh the 2CW leaves the Exe Valley Way and after two steep climbs (and descents) arrives in the delightful large village of Silverton with it's 3 pubs and a butchers shop that sells award winning pies. Through the lanes to cross the London to Penzance main line and along the River Culm to the Killerton Estate, with an opportunity to visit the Stately home and gardens. (Sections 4 & Section5)

The route then takes us through the woods around the back of the house and then across the fields, and the Motorway to Broadclyst. Return by another path over the Motorway and along the country roads through Poltimore and up to Stoke Hill. The final climb of the walk takes us up to the old fort and then down the 'green' lane to the outskirts of Exeter. Through the exclusive area of Pennsylvania and via Prince of Wales Road to cross the River Exe by St David's station. (Section 5)

The final part of the walk (Section 6) follows the Exeter Ship Canal to Powderham, not forgetting the pubs at Double Locks & The Turf. Around the back of the Powderham Estate to the village of Kenton and finally through typical Devon lanes to finish at Starcross, with it's passenger ferry to Exmouth and the remains of Brunel's Atmospheric Railway Pumping House.

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