We are dedicated to Exeter’s canal.

Membership of the Friends is open to everyone

who values and loves this historic waterway,

whether as a user on the water, for recreation,

or simply strolling along its peaceful banks.

News Stories

Find what you want..!

The entrance to the Basin

The Ship Canal, 1855

If you'd like to help keep the Exeter Ship Canal free of litter the Friends are holding litter picking event on 30th December, at 10:30am meeting at the Double Locks pub. It would be great to see you there and an excellent way to banish some of those christmas excesses!!

Canal Tidy-Up

iwa_bulletin310719_himalayan_balsam460.j

The Inland Waterways would like your help in spotting this invasive plant... Read more...

SPOT THE PLOT - HIMALAYAN BALSAM

Exeter City Council has commissioned consultants to advise on a masterplan for the future of Exeter Ship Canal. The Friends believe this is an opportunity to revive the canal by improving its use as a waterway. Here is what the Friends sent to the council and the consultants when they were appointed. Read more...