Can you walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal? The full Kennet and Avon Canal walking trail enjoys 95 miles of gentle canal towpaths and easy paths. The route stays close to the River Avon
Can you walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal?
The full Kennet and Avon Canal walking trail enjoys 95 miles of gentle canal towpaths and easy paths. The route stays close to the River Avon as it meanders through the North Wessex Downs from Reading to Bristol. With all this and more to discover along the way, this trail has something for everyone to enjoy.
What canal runs through Newbury?
The Kennet & Avon Canal
The Kennet & Avon Canal meanders through the market town of Newbury, with a pretty waterside path running alongside it, and plenty of boat moorings. At Newbury Wharf, you can see many buildings linked to the canal’s history.
How far is it from Bath to Bradford on Avon along the canal?
approximately 10 miles
The route from Bath to Bradford-on-Avon is approximately 10 miles. For further details on the Kennet and Avon Canal pop over to the Canal & River Trust website.
Where do you park for Bath canal Walk?
You can find them right on the river on Mill Lane with a postcode of BA2 6TS for your sat navs. There’s also a large car park if you wanted to start a walk from there.
How deep is the Kennet and Avon Canal?
5.92 m
Kennet and Avon Canal/Max depth
The next of the six Bath Locks is Bath Deep Lock, numbered 8/9 as two locks were combined when the canal was restored in 1976. The new chamber has a depth of 19 feet 5 inches (5.92 m), making it the UK’s second-deepest canal lock.
What canal goes through Bath?
Kennet & Avon Canal
Kennet & Avon Canal
| Kennet & Avon Canal | |
|---|---|
| Locks | 104 |
| Maximum boat dimensions | Guide only – weather conditions can affect water levels |
| Length Width Draught Headroom | 21.95m 72ft 4m 13ft 1″ 1.1m 3ft 7″ 2.4m 7ft 10″ |
| See full dimensions for Hanham Lock to Bridge 194 (Bath) |
Is Greenham Common open to the public?
Greenham and Crookham Commons form the largest continuous tract of open heath in Berkshire. It is special for the mix of purple and pink heathers and golden yellow gorse, wildflower-filled grasslands and expanses of bare gravels – all easily accessible to visitors.
Does the Kennet and Avon Canal go through Bath?
The Kennet and Avon Cycle Route is around 83 miles in length and takes you from Bath to Reading. It uses tranquil canal towpaths along the way and passes through gorgeous countryside. The historic Kennet and Avon Canal links London with the Bristol Channel.
How far is the Bath Skyline Walk?
Bath Skyline walk A 6-mile circular walk, just a short stroll from Bath city centre. Enter another world in the skyline hills above Bath, through meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys.