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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Seend

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Seend

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Seend

01:07

13.8km

120m

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: April 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.31 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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3.99 km

Caen Hill Locks

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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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Caen Hill Locks

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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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4.87 km

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

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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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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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5.67 km

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

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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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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

3.14 km

1.50 km

1.24 km

685 m

249 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

3.13 km

2.06 km

1.63 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

3°C

23 %

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Seend

Heron at the Canal Lock

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Pond View

Caen Hill Café

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

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