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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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    Things to do

    Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll or a leisurely cycle ride, a classic horse-drawn carriage, a boat ride or a tranquil fishing spot, there’s something for everyone at the Grand Western Canal country park.

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    Visitor Information

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

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    Contact us

    The Grand Western Canal Country Park is situated in Mid Devon, 17 miles north of Exeter and 20 miles south west of Taunton.

  • Canal Basin - Annual Car Parking Permit

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

  • Online Boat Permits

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

  • Angling Permits

    Information about angling permits.

  • Events

    The Ranger Service runs a series of events each year. Here are what events we have coming up at the Grand Western Canal in the coming months:

  • Volunteering

    The Grand Western Canal Ranger Service is always looking for new volunteers or volunteer groups to assist with the day to day running of the Country Park.