Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath – Caen Hill Locks loop from Calne

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Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath – Caen Hill Locks loop from Calne

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Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath – Caen Hill Locks loop from Calne

05:45

92.5km

590m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.1 km for 226 m

After 43.8 km for 59 m

After 52.8 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

17.5 km

Swing Bridge on the Kennet & Avon Canal near Semington

Highlight • River

Small swing-bridge on a scenic and peaceful stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal, close to the village of Semington.

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18.8 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.

Tip by

23.2 km

Widbrook Wood

Forest

46.9 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The towpath is lined with a fascinating range of both big and small canal boats to take a look at whilst you cycle past. Take care whilst cycling along the …

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47.8 km

Canal Pathway by Stone Cottages

Highlight • Trail

52.8 km

Dundas Basin

Lake

70.1 km

Giles Wood Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

You can do a nice little loop around the edge of the wood but gets very boggy in the winter so have a good in the summer months.

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76.7 km

Caen Hill Flight of Locks

Viewpoint

77.5 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Caen Hill Locks is a flight of 29 locks. They have a rise of 237 feet in 2 miles (72 m in 3.2 km). The locks take 5–6 hours to traverse in a boat.

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83.0 km

Roundway Down is an Iron Age hill fort that can be seen for many miles around. This steep-sided, wildlife-rich chalk grassland down has fantastic views from the top. It's also a great place to spot wildflowers and butterflies in summer.

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83.3 km