There are a total of 104 locks on the 87-mile (140-km) length of the Kennet and Avon canal, and this one here is called Top Lock and is the last lock out of Bath. Nearby is also Top Lock Cottage, which was the cottage lived in by the lock-keeper. In bygone ages, the lock-keeper used to trade goods with boaters. It's a beautiful area with good footpaths and crossing points across the canal.

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Best Hikes to Bath Top Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal

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1. Long Wood – Bath Abbey loop from Widcombe

11.7km

03:13

190m

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2. Pulteney Weir – Pulteney Bridge loop from Bath Spa

5.67km

01:33

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pulteney Bridge – Pulteney Weir loop from Bath Spa

9.88km

02:46

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Bath and North East Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Bath Top Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal

1. Long Wood – Bath Abbey loop from Widcombe

2. Pulteney Weir – Pulteney Bridge loop from Bath Spa

3. Pulteney Bridge – Pulteney Weir loop from Bath Spa

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