{"id":96,"date":"2015-11-11T14:10:52","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T14:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:13:30","slug":"thingstodo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo","title":{"rendered":"Things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the <strong>Grand Western Canal Country Park<\/strong>, there\u2019s always something for everyone to enjoy\u2014whether you\u2019re looking for a peaceful walk or cycle ride, a relaxing trip on a traditional horse\u2011drawn barge, or a quiet spot to unwind with a bit of fishing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-menu content-menu-default\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2 content-menu-container\"><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-1\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/Horseboat-pic-from-Tiverton-Canal-Co.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/Horseboat-pic-from-Tiverton-Canal-Co.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/Horseboat-pic-from-Tiverton-Canal-Co.jpg 417w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/Horseboat-pic-from-Tiverton-Canal-Co.jpg 417w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 635px, (max-width: 1023px) 417px, 417px\" \r\n                width=\"635\" \r\n                height=\"480\" \r\n                alt=\"Horse drawn barge on Tiverton canal\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tivertoncanal.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Horse-drawn barge trips<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Take a trip on  one of the last remaining Horse-Drawn Barges in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-2\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/03\/Brass-Rubbing-640x480.png\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/03\/Brass-Rubbing-640x480.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/03\/Brass-Rubbing-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/03\/Brass-Rubbing-420x315.png 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"480\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/gwc-nature-trail\">Nature Trail<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Discover our brand\u2011new Brass Rubbing Nature Trail at the Grand Western Canal! Perfect for families, children, and anyone who loves a hands\u2011on adventure, this trail invites you to explore the canal while collecting brass rubbings from a series of beautifully designed plaques.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-3\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2018\/05\/Swing-2-children-enhanced-1-e1668609949702.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2018\/05\/Swing-2-children-enhanced-1-e1668609949702.jpg 542w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2018\/05\/Swing-2-children-enhanced-1-e1668609949702-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2018\/05\/Swing-2-children-enhanced-1-e1668609949702-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 542px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"542\" \r\n                height=\"434\" \r\n                alt=\"Children having fun at children's play park smiling\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/canal-basin-play-park\">Play Park<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Have some fun on our Canal themed Play Park in the Canal Basin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-4\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/02\/Bird-box-event-2019-e1668610011551.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/02\/Bird-box-event-2019-e1668610011551.jpg 522w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/02\/Bird-box-event-2019-e1668610011551-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/02\/Bird-box-event-2019-e1668610011551-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 522px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"522\" \r\n                height=\"336\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/events\">Events<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>The Ranger Service runs a series of events each year. Have a look to see what things are happening soon...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-5\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/SUP-3-e1668609887510.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/SUP-3-e1668609887510.jpg 428w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/SUP-3-e1668609887510-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/SUP-3-e1668609887510-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 428px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"428\" \r\n                height=\"477\" \r\n                alt=\"Paddle boarding\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/boating\">Canoeing, Kayaking &amp; Paddle boarding<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>If you want to launch your own canoe, kayak or paddleboard here is all the information you need to get on the water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-6\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/boating1-e1668609859943-640x480.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/boating1-e1668609859943-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/boating1-e1668609859943-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/boating1-e1668609859943-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"480\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/boating\">Boating<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Motorised boating is great way to explore the Canal. <\/p>\n<p>For smaller trailable boats we have a slipway in Sampford Peverell.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-7\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/07\/Rowing-Boat-e1668609909366-640x430.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/07\/Rowing-Boat-e1668609909366-640x430.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/07\/Rowing-Boat-e1668609909366-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/07\/Rowing-Boat-e1668609909366-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"430\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tivertoncanal.co.uk\/boat-hire\" rel=\"noopener\">Boat Hire<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>If you don't own your own boat then contact the Tiverton Canal Co. who have Rowing boats and Canadian canoes to hire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-8\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/walkers_and_swans_at_e_manley__john_morton_-_devon_county_photography_1-e1668609958512-640x480.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/walkers_and_swans_at_e_manley__john_morton_-_devon_county_photography_1-e1668609958512-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/walkers_and_swans_at_e_manley__john_morton_-_devon_county_photography_1-e1668609958512-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/walkers_and_swans_at_e_manley__john_morton_-_devon_county_photography_1-e1668609958512-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"480\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/walking\">Walking<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>With 11 and a quarter mile of towpath to discover the Country Park is a popular place to enjoy a flat, easy walk in the countryside.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-9\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/Dog-Walking1-e1699020795205-640x480.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/Dog-Walking1-e1699020795205-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/Dog-Walking1-e1699020795205-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/Dog-Walking1-e1699020795205-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"480\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/?page_id=2913\">Dog Walking<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>The Country Park is an ideal location to exercise your four legged friend. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-10\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/cycling1-e1668609981764.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/cycling1-e1668609981764.jpg 363w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/cycling1-e1668609981764.jpg 363w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/cycling1-e1668609981764.jpg 363w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 363px, (max-width: 1023px) 363px, 363px\" \r\n                width=\"363\" \r\n                height=\"245\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/cycling\">Cycling<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Cycling is a popular way for families and individuals to explore the Country Park<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-11\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/371.-Cycling-LEB4-Lucy-Elliss-Brookes-mail@elliss-brookes.freeserve.co_.uk_.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/371.-Cycling-LEB4-Lucy-Elliss-Brookes-mail@elliss-brookes.freeserve.co_.uk_.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/371.-Cycling-LEB4-Lucy-Elliss-Brookes-mail@elliss-brookes.freeserve.co_.uk_.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/11\/371.-Cycling-LEB4-Lucy-Elliss-Brookes-mail@elliss-brookes.freeserve.co_.uk_.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"480\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbotshoodcyclehire.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Cycle Hire<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Abbotshood have lots of bikes available to use within the Country Park and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>Adult &amp; children's bikes, Tandems, Electric Bikes, Child seats, Tag-a-longs, Trailers are all available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-12\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/03\/Fishing-by-Greenway-Jo-Robertscropped-e1668609924317.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/03\/Fishing-by-Greenway-Jo-Robertscropped-e1668609924317.jpg 617w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/03\/Fishing-by-Greenway-Jo-Robertscropped-e1668609924317-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2019\/03\/Fishing-by-Greenway-Jo-Robertscropped-e1668609924317-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 617px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"617\" \r\n                height=\"421\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/angling\">Fishing<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>The Grand Western Canal provides a quiet and relaxing venue with a good range of coarse angling opportunities. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-13\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/08\/geocaching-e1668610001638-640x480.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/08\/geocaching-e1668610001638-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/08\/geocaching-e1668610001638-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/08\/geocaching-e1668610001638-420x315.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"480\" \r\n                alt=\"\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\/geocaching\">Geocaching<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Grand Western Canal Country Park, there\u2019s always something for everyone to enjoy\u2014whether you\u2019re looking for a peaceful walk or cycle ride, a relaxing trip on a traditional horse\u2011drawn barge, or a quiet spot to unwind with a bit &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/thingstodo\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Things to do\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":920,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-96","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-25 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