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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51.43, -2.50 · rel 8345184
51.43, -2.50 · rel 8345184
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
10,5 km from River Avon at Bristol to River Thames at Reading through urban area.
River Avon at Bristol
→
River Thames at Reading
linear
10,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
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linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
Fry's memorial
monument ·
285 m off route
10,5 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
297 m off route
10,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail is 10.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail takes approximately 2h 38min 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.