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Dundas Aqueduct – Avoncliff Aqueduct loop from Melksham

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Dundas Aqueduct – Avoncliff Aqueduct loop from Melksham

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Dundas Aqueduct – Avoncliff Aqueduct loop from Melksham

05:55

56.5km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 26.9 km for 7 m

After 36.4 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.80 km

Giles' Wood

Forest

11.5 km

Trowbridge to Semington on the Kennet & Avon Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Kennet and Avon Canal flows from Bristol to Reading. This section east of Trowbridge is a narrow, mostly singletrack gravel tow path that follows the very edge of the canal. There are normally a few boats around and you're likely to meet some cyclists/dog walkers/ other runners but it's normally quiet and good for some fast running if you fancy it.

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17.0 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath: Bradford-on-Avon to Trowbridge

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A great section of the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath between Bradford on Avon and Trowbridge. The trail is flat, gravely and quieter than the section from Bradford to Avoncliff. It does still get fairly busy with walkers and cyclists though so best early or later in the day.

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31.6 km

Kennet and Avon Canal With View of Bathampton

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36.4 km

Dundas Aqueduct

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Dundas Aqueduct carries the Kennet & Avon canal over the river Avon and the railway. It was opened in 1805 and designed by famous architect John Rennie.
The tow path between Bradford on Avon and Bath runs along the south side. To the north you can also cross the aqueduct to access the trails up through the woods to Conkwell or north along the river.
There is often a boat that sells ice cream and cold drinks, or you can leave the canal and follow the signed trail to the Angel Fish cafe where there are toilets.
You can often fill water from the boaters tap by the building and crane at the far side of the marina.

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40.8 km

Avoncliff Aqueduct

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One of the most impressive structures on Britain's waterways, the Avoncliff Aqueduct at over 100 metres long and 18 metres wide, carries the Kennet & Avon Canal over the River Avon.

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43.3 km

Canal Trust Café, Bradford on Avon

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Nice little cafe on the tow path. It's managed by the Canal and Rivers Trust so by eating here you put a little money back into the upkeep of the canal paths.
They serve a good selection of drinks, cake, food and ice cream and they have inside and outside seating. You can take a break and watch the lock in action.
Open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 9:30 - 16:00.

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

25.0 km

1.41 km

998 m

792 m

273 m

143 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

5.52 km

2.62 km

2.54 km

2.41 km

1.75 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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