We want everyone to enjoy their visit to the Grand Western Canal Country Park. This page provides essential Grand Western Canal accessibility information, covering towpath access, disabled facilities, toilet locations, and support for wheelchair and mobility‑buggy users.
Towpath Accessibility
The 11¼‑mile towpath is mostly flat, even and surfaced with compacted limestone, making it suitable for a wide range of mobility needs. This is one of the key strengths of Grand Western Canal accessibility, especially for users with wheelchairs or mobility buggies.
Accessible Facilities
Step‑Free Routes
- Tiverton Canal Basin has ramps and handrails offering step‑free access.
Disabled Parking
- Five designated disabled parking bays are available at the Basin car park.
Accessible Toilets
- Tiverton Canal Basin
- Sampford Peverell village car park (RADAR key required – national key scheme)
Wheelchair‑Accessible Fishing Platforms
Located at:
- Crownhill Bridge
- Tiverton Road Bridge
- Greenway Bridge
- Ebear Bridge
These platforms form an important part of Grand Western Canal accessibility for anglers.
Areas Requiring Extra Care
- Narrow paths under some bridges
- Steep slopes at Waytown Tunnel that may challenge wheelchair and mobility‑buggy users
Horse‑Drawn Barge Access
- Wheelchair access: by prior arrangement only
- Registered assistance dogs: welcome with advance notice
- Pet dogs: not permitted on the barge
Contact Tiverton Canal Co.:
Tel: 01884 253345
Email: info@tivertoncanal.co.uk
Accessible Cycling – Freetrike Rehab Cycling
Freetrike offers specialist accessible cycling sessions on traffic‑free routes.
Tel: 07957 647675
Email: tom@rehabcycling.co.uk
Website: https://www.freetrike.co.uk
Need Help?
For more advice on Grand Western Canal accessibility, contact the Ranger Service:
Tel: 01884 254072
Email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk