Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Semington

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Semington

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Semington

05:29

21.2km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.28 km for 12 m

After 19.9 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.07 km

Seend Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

There are 5 locks near Seend which have a combined rise/fall of 11.68 metres.

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7.87 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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8.66 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.09 km

Caen Hill Diamond Jubilee Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

After walking around the Caen Hill Lock Flight you might like to explore Diamond Jubilee Wood- a wood in the making. This is a special woodland area created to encourage wildlife and absorb air pollution.

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9.32 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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9.45 km

Caen Hill Café

Highlight • Cafe

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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10.1 km

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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13.3 km