Information on commercial and leisure use of the canal

The canal provides facilities for both commercial and leisure boating use, with winter and summer lay up facilities along with rowing and canoeing.

Walking, cycling, fishing, bird watching and other leisure pursuits also take place on the canal banks. Pleasure boat trips are available daily from April - September.

Facilities

The Canal Basin boating facilities provide in water and on quay berths for lay up and repairs. The Turf Basin has pontoons for summer visitors and winter lay ups and quays elsewhere can accommodate larger commercial vessels. Water and electricity is available in some locations.

There is access for general public use throughout the canal both on and off the water. Car parks for walkers are spaced throughout the length of canal.

•   Port of Exeter Fees and Charges 2010 [1Mb]
•  Topsham Tidetables 2010 [795kb]  are also relevant to Turf Lock entrance to Exeter Ship Canal.