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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

01:19

17.2km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.55 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 134 (Bishops Cannings village 1 mile north) (4 miles and ¼ furlongs and 8 locks to the east) and Avoncliffe Aqueduct (southern end) -crosses the River Avon and the Bath - Trowbridge railway line.

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1.81 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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2.60 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 century to allow boats to climb the steep hill, the locks take around 5 hours to pass by boat.

As thousands of trees were planted around the locks to mark the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, you’ll also find beautiful nature and wildlife here.

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8.61 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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14.1 km

Heron at the Canal Lock

Highlight • Natural

14.8 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

With 29 locks in a flight over a distance of 3.2 kilometres (2 miles) and a rise of 72 metres (237 feet) . The first lock at Foxhangers Wharf and the last lock in Devizes town.

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15.8 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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16.5 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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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

6.99 km

288 m

284 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

6.99 km

466 m

118 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Bowerhill Canal Picnic Area

Heron at the Canal Lock

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Café

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

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