Grand Western Canal Country Park

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Grand Western Canal Country Park is a scenic country park and nature reserve located in Tiverton, Devon. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walking and wheeling along the quiet waterside route, or spot varied local wildlife. The location offers outdoor activities such as canoeing, kayaking, angling, and trips aboard a historic horse drawn barge. A visitor centre, play area, and picnic spaces provide relaxed options for family outings beside the water.

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Sept 2020

Linear Country Park

Canal towpath accessible at many points from Tiverton onwards towards Taunton, now designated a country park by Devon County Council. Wide and very good surface. About 11 miles in total with excellent cafe at the Tiverton end.

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Disabled Access Information for Grand Western Canal Country Park

Disabled Access at Grand Western Canal Country Park

The Canal Basin in Tiverton is the main visitor site for the Country Park. The car park is on a lower level that the Canal and handrailed ramps at either end of the car park lead visitors up to the canal and the towpath. Once on this level, the canal is completely flat for 2 3/4 miles where there is a very shallow ramp leading up onto Crownhill Bridge, at which point the route crosses a minor country road over the bridge with the towpath continuing on the other side of the canal. The towpath is then completely flat for around 8 miles until it reaches a steep concreted ramp beside Waytown Tunnel, just a few hundred yards from the end of the canal.

Seating at regular intervals

Seating is available at regular intervals

Disabled access

Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance

There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

Accessible retail space

The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

Step-free access to most areas

There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

Accessible parking at Grand Western Canal Country Park

There are five designated disabled parking bays in the Canal Basin car park in Tiverton. Dotted along the canal are a number of much smaller car parks. None of these have specific facilities for disabled visitors. The ones located at the same level as the canal and do not require use of a ramp or steps can be found at Manley Bridge, Tiverton Road Bridge and Sampford Peverell.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Grand Western Canal Country Park

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.