The Great Topsham March It's a sunny Saturday with scattered clouds and gorgeous blue skies. What a perfect day for a walk. I made my way from Exeter's city centre to the quay, where I start my walk along the River Exe down to Topsham and I've decided to name this walk "The Great Topsham March". Sounds cool, doesn't it? The quay is pretty busy, with people drinking and relaxing under the sunlight. I stroll past the fish market, where a band is performing (Didn't understand a word of what they're singing.) and make my way down to Trews Weir. Trews Weir Trews Weir was built to raise the water level for the Exeter ship canal, which is built by John Trew of Glamorgan (Hence the name Trews Weir). The weir was also used to provide water for a fulling mill, a cotton mill and a paper mill. You can learn more about the weir's history here . I then made my way across Belle Isle Park, walking past runners, dog walkers and the elderly, and end up in Du...
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