United Kingdom
England
South West England
Great Bedwyn
Crofton Locks and Pumping Station
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Great Bedwyn
Crofton Locks and Pumping Station
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 28 mountain bikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: North Wessex Downs National Landscape
Location: Great Bedwyn, South West England, England, United Kingdom
A pretty set of nine locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, the Crofton Locks were designed by John Rennie to supply water to the western end. Next to the locks, the Crofton Pumping Station has a cafe, gift shop and picnic area.
The area also provides important habitat for wildlife and is home to lots of swans, ducks, moorhens, thrushes and even common lizards and and slow worms.
February 7, 2020
There is a WWII pill box next to the parking lot. It's part of the defense line along the canal.pennypost.org.uk/2020/02/the-role-of-pillboxes-along-the-kennet-avon-canal-during-ww2
July 3, 2021
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