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Caen Hill Locks – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Rowde

01:29

18.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 8.23 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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285 m

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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450 m

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

With 29 locks in a flight over a distance of 3.2 kilometres (2 miles) and a rise of 72 metres (237 feet) . The first lock at Foxhangers Wharf and the last lock in Devizes town.

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1.45 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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2.13 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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5.20 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Kennet and Avon Canal is a waterway comprising two sections of navigable river linked by a section of canal. It travels through gorgeous countryside and vibrant urban areas, beginning …

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7.90 km

White Horse Trail Towpath at Bishop's Cannings

Highlight • Trail

This part of the White Horse Trail along the towpath near Horton is always quiet and offers nice views of the surrounding countryside as well as narrow boats

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10.3 km

Quiet Country Lanes in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice route out of Devizes

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12.7 km

Kennet & Avon Canal Towpath Near Devizes

Highlight • Trail

Outside of Devizes the canal towpath you'll have the towpath mostly to yourself, otherwise as you go through the town and down Caen Hill Locks there are quite a few …

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

2.70 km

2.24 km

2.04 km

353 m

281 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.32 km

2.47 km

1.60 km

340 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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49 %

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Caen Hill Locks – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Rowde

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Café

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

White Horse Trail Towpath at Bishop's Cannings

Quiet Country Lanes in North Wessex Downs

Kennet & Avon Canal Towpath Near Devizes

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