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South West England

Kennet & Avon Canal – Crofton Pumping Station loop from Great Bedwyn

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Kennet & Avon Canal – Crofton Pumping Station loop from Great Bedwyn

Moderate

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Kennet & Avon Canal – Crofton Pumping Station loop from Great Bedwyn

02:15

8.45km

90m

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 23, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

119 m

Crofton Locks and Pumping Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A pretty set of nine locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, the Crofton Locks were designed by John Rennie to supply water to the western end. Next to the …

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2

1.39 km

View of Grazing Cows in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural

2.49 km

Wilton Brail

Forest

4

3.74 km

Totem Poles

Highlight • Monument

4.18 km

Bedwyn Brail

Forest

6

5.65 km

Kennet & Avon Canal

Highlight • Trail

The Kennet & Avon Canal runs for 87 miles (140km) between London and the Bristol Channel, passing through some of central southern England's most scenic landscapes, including Wiltshire and the Cotswolds.

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7

7.38 km

World War II Anti-Tank Obstacles

Highlight • Historical Site

From the Second World War

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8

8.38 km

Crofton Pumping Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Crofton Beam Engines

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B

8.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

1.75 km

1.05 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

1.86 km

1.73 km

996 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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