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The Wansdyke Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Morgan's Hill

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Heddington

The Wansdyke Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Morgan's Hill

Moderate

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The Wansdyke Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Morgan's Hill

04:56

18.3km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.73 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.54 km

The Wansdyke Path

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Travel through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside on this lovely walk.
The path begins in Marlborough near the famous Marlborough White Horse before passing Savernake Forest, Knapp Hill and Tan Hill and finishing at Morgan's Hill.

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5.37 km

There are excellent views when the weather is fine

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3

8.06 km

This part of the White Horse Trail along the towpath near Horton is always quiet and offers nice views of the surrounding countryside as well as narrow boats

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8.51 km

Maltings Inn at Horton Bridge

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A friendly pub at Horton Bridge, you can moor your narrow boat and enjoy good food

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10.4 km

View of Devizes Marina

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Devizes Marina is packed with wonderful narrowboats in every colour imaginable. From the footpath across the canal, it's easy to admire these fascinating boats and see them putter up and …

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10.9 km

The Kennet and Avon Canal is a waterway comprising two sections of navigable river linked by a section of canal. It travels through gorgeous countryside and vibrant urban areas, beginning …

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7

11.1 km

Good views of the Kennet and Avon canal and surrounding farmland

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13.2 km

Leading from Folly Road towards Devizes White Horse, easily accessible to walkers

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18.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

6.65 km

1.93 km

1.04 km

556 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

3.80 km

2.46 km

1.42 km

1.18 km

459 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 12 October

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