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Saddles and Paddles
Bike and canoe hire from Exeter's historic quayside. Explore the old canal trail. Seven miles of flat, traffic free cycling in beautiful countryside. The canoes are great fun and easy to use for exploring this beautiful waterway.
Whether travelling by bike or canoe you can have a great day exploring the old Exeter Ship Canal. Travel through the Riverside Valley Park, stop at the Double Locks pub for a break. Continue past the Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, Exminster Marshes, the RSPB Nature Reserve, and on to the Turf Locks Hotel. The canal represents a great opportunity to explore these waterways for everyone.
By bike you can explore further. Go onto Powderham Castle and see the herds of fallow deer. Visit Starcross and hop on a ferry to Exmouth. If you have time and energy you can even travel on to the seaside town of Dawlish with the famous Dawlish Warren only a few miles further along quiet country lanes.
We offer a great choice in canoes from single kayaks to Canadian canoes taking a family of four.
Our bike fleet is renewed every year and includes child seats, tag-a-longs, and trailers for the younger children.
Road Directions
From M5:
Leave M5 at junction 30. Follow signs to Exeter city centre. You will also follow brown & white tourist signs labelled the Historic Quayside and displaying the anchor logo.
From A38:
Join A30 travelling towards Okehampton. Take first turning off towards Exeter A337. You will also follow the brown & white tourist signs labelled Historic Quayside.
There is no parking on quayside - use cathedral or quay carparks. You will find Saddles & Paddles in a former warehouse cellar on the Quayside, between the Prospect Inn & the 'On the Waterfront' restaurant.
Public Transport Directions
Exeter is serviced by a national rail network.
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