Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Melksham

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Melksham

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Melksham

02:20

34.2km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.4 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.99 km

Giles Wood Canal Path

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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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11.6 km

Caen Hill Locks

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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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12.4 km

Caen Hill Locks

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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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12.6 km

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

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Restored with aid of the Monument Trust.
Caen Hill Flight Lock No 42 is a minor waterways place on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) between Horton Bridge No …

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12.8 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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16.7 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

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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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19.6 km

View from Roundway Down

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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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