Grand Western Canal
A long distance walk of 24 miles which follows the length of the Grand Western Canal from Tiverton in Devon to Taunton in Somerset. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Tiverton
Distance: 24 miles (38 km)
Grid Ref: SS963124
Climbing: 307 metres
Walk time: 9-12 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
114 Exeter, Exe Valley, Crediton, Tiverton and Dulverton
128 Taunton, Blackdown Hills, Wellington and Ilminster
128 Taunton, Blackdown Hills, Wellington and Ilminster
Summary:
The Grand Western Canal walk is from Tiverton in Devon to Taunton in Somerset.
The first section of the walk is along the towpath to Greenham. At Greenham the walk joins the West Deane Way and changes from towpath to the dry bed of the canal for a short distance to Cothay Manor. Afterwards the walk continues in parts across countryside, by the canal remains and beside the River Tone to the finish point in Taunton.
Useful Links:
My Grand Western Canal Walk
Tiverton Canal Company
Explore Devon
Devon County Council
Long Distance Walkers Association
