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).
Canal near East Manley - John Morton, Devon County Photography | 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 your own boat or hire a boat or a canoe. |
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(2.52MB - Breach of Embankment at the Grand Western Canal
On November 21st 2012, the Canal suffered a major breach of a raised embankment near Halberton. Devon County Council has committed £3m for repairing the breach and undertaking improvements along the Canal. Work to repair the breach is due to be completed by the end of 2012. In the meantime, the Canal is very much open for people to enjoy except for a ¼ mile section around which a short diversion has been set up. Read the latest information >>
New Canal Visitor Centre officially opened
The new Canal Visitor Centre has been officially opened by Chairman of Devon County Council, Cllr Jerry Brook and local Olympic athlete, Jo Pavey. The new £305,000 centre is located in the Canal Basin in Tiverton and is designed to provide visitors with a fun and engaging introduction to the Canals rich natural and industrial heritage and a wealth of information about the many activities that can be enjoyed here.
Find out more
- Canal Breach
- New Visitor Centre
- Map and Directions
- History
- Wildlife
- Towpath Code of Conduct
- Waterway Code of Conduct
- Walking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Boating
- Local Businesses and Services
- Events
- Education
- Volunteers
- Rangers Rag Newsletter
- Management
- Joint Advisory Committee
- Information for Disabled Visitors
- Grand Western Canal Photo Gallery
- Canal Visitor Survey
- Annual parking permits
Also on devon.gov.uk
Other web sites
- Tiverton Canal Co.
- Mid Devon Moorings
- Tiverton Town
- Abbotshood Cycle Hire
- Minnows Touring Park
- Tiverton Castle
- Tiverton Museum
- Mid Devon Natural History Society
- Green Flag Award
- 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
