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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

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4.3

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

01:34

21.8km

180m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.44 km for 88 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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1.07 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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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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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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5.30 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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6.18 km

Kennet and Avon Canal 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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8.01 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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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

5.59 km

4.26 km

2.28 km

2.04 km

1.75 km

Surfaces

7.80 km

4.75 km

3.60 km

2.68 km

2.51 km

403 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 4 September

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Caen Hill Café

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Kennet and Avon Canal Near Devizes

White Horse Trail Towpath at Bishop's Cannings

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