Topsham Family Day Out
Cycle Exmouth To Topsham - An Exe Estuary Family Ride - A Locals Guide
Distance: approx. 6 miles each way
Terrain: Flat, traffic-free cycle path
Ideal for: Families, beginners, relaxed riders
Duration 2 to 4 hours, depending on stops and food breaks
Why this ride is perfect for families
This is one of the most popular and enjoyable rides on the Exe Estuary Trail — and for good reason. It’s almost entirely flat, separated from traffic, and packed with things to see and do along the way.
You’ll ride alongside the River Exe, spotting birds, boats and wide open skies, with plenty of places to stop whenever little legs (or grown-ups) need a break.
What you’ll see along the way
As you cycle north from Exmouth, you’ll pass:
- Riverside views and wildlife
- Lympstone and Exton villages
- Open estuary landscapes
- Play areas and green spaces
The route is safe, calm and easy to follow — ideal for children riding independently or in a child seat or tag-along.
Arriving in Topsham
Topsham is a lovely riverside town and a perfect place to stop.
Here you’ll find
- Family-friendly pubs
- Ice cream, cafés and bakeries
- A small playground
- Riverside seating and boat watching
- Shops
It’s a great spot for lunch before either riding back or hopping on the ferry.
Make it an adventure
A few options to add extra highlights to the ride
- Topsham to Topsham Lock Ferry
- Topsham to Turf Lock Ferry
- Visit to Darts Farm (Award winning farm shop)
Topsham
Boathouse Cafe Creperie in Topsham
Exton
Lympstone
Pool House Restaurant and Bar | Lympstone Manor
On the way into Exmouth
Café at Halsdon Farm
Exmouth Marina area
The Point Exmouth
Exmouth Beach
The other Side of the River
Why customers love this ride
- Flat and easy
- No busy roads
- Plenty of food stops
- Wildlife and water views
- A boat ride at the end
It’s the definition of a relaxed, happy family day out.