Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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2.44 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Monument

The Kennet & Avon Canal has awesome examples of canal engineering. The 16 locks that form the steepest part of the flight at Caen Hill are not only a scheduled …

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3.55 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

Caen Hill (pronounced ‘cane’) is one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country – a total of 29 locks with a rise of 237 feet (72 m) …

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3.57 km

Cosy, good for kids

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Wednesday10:30am5pm
Thursday10:30am-3:30pm
Friday10:30am3:30pm
Saturday10:30am-4:30pm
Sunday10:30am-4:30pm
Monday10:30am–3:30pm
Tuesday10:30am–3:30pm

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4.25 km

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Pub

The outside seating area is directly on the Kennet and Avon Canal and this is the nearest pub to the famous Caen Hill locks, which are a 5 minute walk under the bridge and along the towpath.

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5.09 km

Wadworth Brewery and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Pub

Wadworth is a brewery company founded in 1875 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, best known for their 6X beer brand.
More Information:
wadworth.co.uk

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5.90 km

Devizes Market Place and Landmarks

Highlight • Historical Site

The Market Cross was designed by Benjamin Wyatt and was given somewhat begrudgingly by Lord Sidmouth. He was Member of Parliament for the Borough from 1784 to 1805 and Prime …

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7.71 km

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

Restored with aid of the Monument Trust.
Caen Hill Flight Lock No 42 is a minor waterways place on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) between Horton Bridge No …

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8.86 km

Marsh Lane Bridge, Rowde

Highlight • River

For a pleasant walk around Rowde start at Marsh Lane Bridge, follow the signs until you reach the Village Shop

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

1.30 km

602 m

150 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

1.65 km

1.03 km

850 m

678 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Caen Hill Locks

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