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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Café loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Café loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Café loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

02:55

11.2km

80m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.40 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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3.44 km

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

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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3.57 km

Cosy, good for kids

m.facebook.com/pages/category/Tea-Room/Caen-Hill-Cafe-177324182319442/?locale2=en_GB

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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The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Pub

The outside seating area is directly on the Kennet and Avon Canal and this is the nearest pub to the famous Caen Hill locks, which are a 5 minute walk under the bridge and along the towpath.

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5.09 km

Wadworth Brewery and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Pub

Wadworth is a brewery company founded in 1875 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, best known for their 6X beer brand.
More Information:
wadworth.co.uk

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5.39 km

Devizes Market Place and Landmarks

Highlight • Historical Site

The Market Cross was designed by Benjamin Wyatt and was given somewhat begrudgingly by Lord Sidmouth. He was Member of Parliament for the Borough from 1784 to 1805 and Prime …

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

1.35 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

1.72 km

1.06 km

762 m

693 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

19°C

8°C

24 %

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Café loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

Caen Hill Locks

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Caen Hill Café

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Wadworth Brewery and Visitor Centre

Devizes Market Place and Landmarks

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