Grand Western Canal
 | The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve meanders through beautiful mid-Devon countryside and quiet villages between Tiverton and Lowdwells (near the Somerset border). Extending for eleven and a quarter miles, the Country Park provides a wonderful location to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride along the towpath; experience a ride onboard the much-loved horse-drawn barge that has been taking passengers for trips along the canal since 1974; have a go at fishing; launch a boat or hire a canoe. |
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Photo taken at the Grand Western Canal wins overall competition for the BBC Countryfile Calendar 2012.
'Pulling Power' by Sarah Williams captures a scene of horse drawn barge being towed along the canal near Tidcombe Bridge. The calendar will be sold in aid of Children In Need. If you would like to have a look at the finished calendar or wish to make an order in time for Christmas please follow this link:
BBC Countryfile Calendar 2012.
Find out more
- Map and Directions
- History
- Wildlife
- Towpath Code of Conduct
- Waterway Code of Conduct
- Walking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Boating
- Local Businesses and Services
- Events
- Education
- Volunteers
- News
- Management
- Joint Advisory Committee
- Information for Disabled Visitors
- Grand Western Canal Photo Gallery
- Canal Visitor Survey
Also on devon.gov.uk
Other web sites
- Tiverton Canal Co.
- Mid Devon Moorings
- Abbotshood Cycle Hire
- Minnows Touring Park
- Tiverton.org.uk
- Halberton Parish Council
- Tiverton Museum
- Green Flag Award
- British Dragonfly Society
- Inland Waterways Association
- Countryside Mobility South West
- The Green Blue
- Waterscape
- Sustrans
- Mid Devon Natural History Society
Contact Us
Canal Ranger Service
The Moorings
Canal Hill
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 4HX
01884 254072
01884 255935
