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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

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South West England

Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

Easy

5.0

(1)

22

hikers

Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

00:49

3.03km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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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2

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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3

1.07 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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4

1.33 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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5

1.45 km

Pond View

Highlight • Natural

6

1.45 km

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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7

2.72 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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B

3.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

505 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

586 m

< 100 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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8°C

44 %

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