Exeter Ship Canal

[hisw]

Hi

Does anyone have any experience of the Exeter Ship Canal? I need to do some work on my boat and it would be hand to be close to Exeter. I understand that there are moorings along it, is this correct, if so does anyone know who runs them.

Thanks

 

[tworeefs]

My only experience is in the pub (and I can't remember the name) at the seaward end!

 

[jimg]

Not sure it can be used anymore?
Give them a call...... http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1699

 

[LittleSister]

It is still in use for pleasure craft, but no longer for commercial craft. Moorings and hard standing in Exeter Quays (at head of canal and close to Exeter city centre), also moorings just inside the entrance to the canal (by the Turf pub - note not accessible by car). Contact Exeter Harbourmaster for details.

There are also the Retreat boatyard and Trout's boatyard at Topsham, not on the canal, but on the river at Topsham, just outside Exeter. Both have some moorings and hard standing.

 

[mireland]

Go here.....

http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1700

 

[joyfull]

How long to get from Exeter Basin to Turf Lock?

 

[longjohnsilver]

How long to get from Exeter Basin to Turf Lock?

How? By water or walking? Cars can only go part way, as mentioned above. And the car park is notorious for break ins, so not recommended.

By car from the quay about 20 mins and then a 10 minute walk. Walking, well over an hour.

 

[Twister_Ken]

My only experience is in the pub (and I can't remember the name) at the seaward end!

The Turf?

That's my only experience too!

 

[halb]

Call Clive Redfern the landlord of The Turf Inn, that's the pub on the seaward end of the canal, he will be able to put you right.
P.s I seem to remember that a gate key used to be available to boat owner's to get to the pub's car, which is quite secure

 

[joyfull]

By boat of course, this is a boating forum? And how do I lock out at the Turf

 

[longjohnsilver]

By boat of course, this is a boating forum? And how do I lock out at the Turf

Ok, so how fast will you go, will you be delayed by the swinging bridge, etc etcetc. And yes I am aware this is a boating forum.

 

[joyfull]

4 knot, 22ft with short mast