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

The Canal’s story covers over 200 years of fascinating heritage, with many of its original features and buildings still surviving. Many people know the park locally as the ‘Tiverton Canal’. The Canal is probably best known for the horse-drawn barge, Tivertonian, run by the Tiverton Canal Co. that has been taking visitors for a leisurely cruise for more than 45 years.

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    Visitor Information

    To help you plan your visit to the Country Park, read through our visitor information.

  • Country Park Map

    The Canal extends for eleven and a quarter mile (18km) from the Canal Basin in Tiverton, through the villages of Halberton, Sampford Peverell, and Burlescombe, to the hamlet of Lowdwells, close to the Somerset border.

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    Things to do

    Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride along the towpath, experience a ride on the horse-drawn barge, have a leisurely paddle in a canoe, or enjoy a tranquil fishing spot, there’s something for everyone at the Grand Western Canal Country Park.

  • Canal Basin Car Parking Permit

    Purchase a Season Ticket for parking at the Canal Basin Car Park.

  • Boat Permits

    Purchase your permits for boating, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding online.

    Please Note:
    There are several pairs of Swans with young cygnets throughout the canal. They can be very aggressive and can attack paddlers, so it is a good idea to get out and walk past them.

  • Canal Rangers (Jo Roberts, Craig Saunderson) and Canal Manager (Mark Baker)

    Contact us

    Grand Western Canal Country Park & Local Nature Reserve
    The Moorings
    Canal Hill
    Tiverton
    Devon
    EX16 4HX

    Tel: 01884 254072
    Email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk