Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
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51.45, -2.56 · rel 8345184
51.45, -2.56 · rel 8345184
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
14,5 km from River Avon at Bristol to River Thames at Reading through urban area.
River Avon at Bristol
→
River Thames at Reading
linear
14,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
16× monument
3× Attraction
1× cave
Pero's Bridge
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
100%
Miss Emma Saunders
monument ·
on the route
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Merchant Navy Association Bristol
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
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HMS Flying Fox
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
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Samuel Plimsoll MP
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
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Bristol Ships Lost
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
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The Beaufort Lodge of Freemasons
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
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Welsh Back
Attraction ·
on the route
14,5 km
100%
Deceased Workers
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
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Spanish Civil War
monument ·
on the route
14,5 km
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John Cabot
monument ·
37 m off route
14,5 km
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Woodes Rogers
monument ·
40 m off route
14,5 km
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The First American Consulate
monument ·
41 m off route
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Kosciuszko
monument ·
41 m off route
14,5 km
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Sikh War Memorial
monument ·
41 m off route
14,5 km
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Entrance to Ravenswell
cave ·
47 m off route
14,5 km
100%
Fireman
monument ·
50 m off route
14,5 km
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Upside Down House
Attraction ·
58 m off route
14,5 km
100%
Avon county council redcliffe bascule bridge
monument ·
61 m off route
14,5 km
100%
Bristol Packet Office
Attraction ·
69 m off route
14,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail is 14.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail takes approximately 3h 37min to complete.
No, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from River Avon at Bristol to River Thames at Reading. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail starts at River Avon at Bristol.
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail is maintained and managed by Canal River Trust.