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(Line of canal in various ownerships, including Devon County Council)
Originally envisaged as a grand scheme to connect Bristol and Exeter, only the section between Tiverton and Taunton was built - part as a broad canal and partly as tub boat canal. The western part, owned and operated by Devon County Council as a country park, is navigable and used as a local amenity. The eastern (tub boat) part is derelict, but an overview study has been carried out, which favourably views the possibility of re-instating this section to navigation. Grand Western Canal Trust continues with conservation and clearance work to preserve structures on the tub boat canal and support the Council.
