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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Devizes

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Devizes

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5.0

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Devizes

02:03

29.0km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Parking

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2.89 km

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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8.90 km

Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for a break, each table even has a bbq stand, well looked after by the local community.

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9.61 km

Giles' Wood

Forest

13.4 km

Whaddon Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

When coming up from the canal, try going as fast as possible from the bottom to the top, since it's quite steep. You can also walk of course.

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14.6 km

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge No 165 on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

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16.1 km

Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just watch your tires, go slow and enjoy the view ;)

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27.3 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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29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

7.72 km

987 m

754 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

7.72 km

1.07 km

872 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Devizes

Caen Hill Locks

Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area

Whaddon Bridge

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Caen Hill Café

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