Grand Western Canal Country Park

The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve meanders for 11¼ miles through beautiful countryside and quiet villages between Tiverton and the hamlet of Lowdwells (near the Somerset border).

The Canal is perhaps best known for its horse-drawn barge, Tivertonian. Visitors have been enjoying the tranquillity of its leisurely cruises for more than 40 years. Trips depart from the Canal Basin in Tiverton, where you will also find cafes, boat hire and a visitor centre.

The Canal’s fascinating heritage covers more than 200 years and many of its original structures and features still survive.  It is home to some special wildlife and is a perfect place to explore on foot, by bike, by wheelchair / mobility buggy, or to go boating, canoeing or fishing. Loved by visitors and locals, the canal provides a great day out at any time of the year.

  • Free entry to park. Permits required for boating and fishing. Pay and display in Canal Basin car park.
  • Grand Western Canal Country Park, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon. EX16 4HX
  • www.devon.gov.uk/grandwesterncanal
  • 01884 254072
  • gwcanal@devon.gov.uk

Parks and Play Areas Outdoor Water Sports Fishing Cycling Walking Mooring Get Outdoors Café Nature and Wildlife Activity & Adventure Heritage & Culture

Information

  • Price Free entry to park. Permits required for boating and fishing. Pay and display in Canal Basin car park.
  • Address Grand Western Canal Country Park, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon. EX16 4HX
  • Website linkwww.devon.gov.uk/grandwesterncanal
  • Phone number 01884 254072
  • Email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk

Facilities

  • Accessible/Wheelchair Friendly
  • Bar
  • Café / Restaurant On Site
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Entry
  • Games / Play Area
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Open All Year
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Viewpoint

Features

  • Parks and Play Areas
  • Outdoor
  • Water Sports
  • Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Walking
  • Mooring
  • Get Outdoors
  • Café
  • Nature and Wildlife
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Heritage & Culture
Canal activities near East Manley Bridge (John Morton - Devon County Photography)