Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Pewsey

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Pewsey

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Pewsey

05:20

71.1km

250m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 172 m for 83 m

After 70.9 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.23 km

View of the Alton Barnes White Horse

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Great View.

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3.99 km

Frith Copse

Forest

8.67 km

Barge Inn Campsite

Highlight • Pub

Very cyclist friendly - great campsite

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24.3 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Viewpoint

An impressive set of 29 locks cross the canal one after the other between Rowde and Devizes on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Engineered by John Rennie in the 18th …

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24.4 km

Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just watch your tires, go slow and enjoy the view ;)

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34.6 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.

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35.8 km

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge No 165 on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

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41.3 km

Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for a break, each table even has a bbq stand, well looked after by the local community.

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48.5 km

Cosy, good for kids

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Wednesday10:30am5pm
Thursday10:30am-3:30pm
Friday10:30am3:30pm
Saturday10:30am-4:30pm
Sunday10:30am-4:30pm
Monday10:30am–3:30pm
Tuesday10:30am–3:30pm

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