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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51.36, -1.93 · rel 8345184
51.36, -1.93 · rel 8345184
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
66,1 km from River Avon at Bristol to River Thames at Reading through alpine terrain and mountains.
River Avon at Bristol
→
River Thames at Reading
linear
66,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
1× viewpoint
4× monument
3× summit
Avoncliff Aqueduct
Attraction ·
on the route
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Caen Hill Flight of Locks
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Crop Circle Visitor Centre & Exhibition
Attraction ·
50 m off route
0,0 km
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Wilcot War Memorial
monument ·
74 m off route
0,0 km
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Market Cross
monument ·
325 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Memorial Stone
monument ·
397 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Picked Hill
summit ·
406 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Seend Hill
summit ·
415 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Staples Hill
summit ·
481 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tess
monument ·
345 m off route
7,3 km
11%
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 66.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail takes approximately 16h 27min 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 strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail is maintained and managed by Canal River Trust.