About This Event

A gentle guided walk along Exeter's old ship canal with local history and curious facts about the area and its ships (new route!) Come and join us on Monday 14th September for our Maritime Meander. This will be a gentle guided heritage walk along Exeter's old ship canal, where you will hear about local history and curious facts about the area and its ships. This walk is organised by Wellbeing Exeter, Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Hertiage Harbour and Westbank Health. Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring dogs, except assistance dogs. Meet: 10.30am at the Canal Basin on the Piazza Terracina Return: Approx. 12.30am – followed by coffee and more stories at the nearby Shilhay Community Centre The route: The route leads along paved, level paths and covers approximately 2 miles. Enjoy a gentle stroll around one of the most attractive areas of Exeter on a Maritime Meander. We will start at the Piazza Terracina by the Canal Basin and continue along the East Quay, before crossing the River Exe by Trews Weir suspension bridge to finish at the Transit Shed on the Quay. Along the way we will pause to share stories from the past, about former homes and businesses and the people who lived and worked in them. We’ll tell you about Exeter’s Heritage Harbour status and the traditional vessels that have come to the city because of it. And we will talk about the present and the future too, of the potential of the Canal to once again be a key part of the economy of Exeter providing an eco-route into the heart of the city for people and freight. PLEASE NOTE: In case of the need to cancel this walk due to severe weather or other factors, we will communicate this via email 24 hours in advance.

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