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Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area – Avoncliff Bridge loop from Melksham

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Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area – Avoncliff Bridge loop from Melksham

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Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area – Avoncliff Bridge loop from Melksham

03:07

12.3km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.79 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.81 km

Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for a break, each table even has a bbq stand, well looked after by the local community.

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5.79 km

Swing Bridge on the Kennet & Avon Canal near Semington

Highlight • River

Small swing-bridge on a scenic and peaceful stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal, close to the village of Semington.

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7.73 km

Packhorse Bridge Over the River Avon

Highlight • Historical Site

A narrow pack horse bridge over the river Avon between Trowbridge and Melksham. It's a beautiful old bridge and a useful crossing point allowing you to run loops without using the busy roads close by.

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8.46 km

Avoncliff Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

peaceful place

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

2.54 km

835 m

601 m

455 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

3.68 km

2.94 km

991 m

601 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

21°C

12°C

12 %

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Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area – Avoncliff Bridge loop from Melksham

Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area

Swing Bridge on the Kennet & Avon Canal near Semington

Whaddon Church

Packhorse Bridge Over the River Avon

Avoncliff Bridge

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