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South West England

Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

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4.0

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

01:47

28.4km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

776 m

Caen Hill Café

Highlight • Cafe

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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2

1.16 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Caen Hill Locks is a flight of 29 locks. They have a rise of 237 feet in 2 miles (72 m in 3.2 km). The locks take 5–6 hours to traverse in a boat.

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3

1.94 km

Caen Hill Locks

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An impressive set of 29 locks cross the canal one after the other between Rowde and Devizes on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Engineered by John Rennie in the 18th …

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4

17.7 km

Urchfont Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fine to ride in the summer but a bit boggy in the winter. A number of bricks have been put in place inside the trail line which help to make it a little more ridable.

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5

20.4 km

Planks Farm Shop & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

doorstep size bacon butties

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6

23.8 km

Etchilhampton Hill Lion Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The lion monument at the base of Etchilhampton Hill (Monument Hill) was erected in 1771 and is a local landmark.

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7

27.3 km

Black Dog Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a stop-off while cycling the tow path

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B

28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

6.65 km

2.15 km

1.07 km

353 m

259 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

3.50 km

2.21 km

152 m

109 m

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