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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Bradford-on-Avon

Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Bradford-on-Avon

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Bradford-on-Avon

02:00

36.8km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22 m for 26 m

After 36.8 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

687 m

Licensed Tea Rooms and Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Much quieter and faster service than nearby Lock Inn.

Tip by

5.90 km

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge No 165 on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Tip by

7.11 km

Whaddon Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

When coming up from the canal, try going as fast as possible from the bottom to the top, since it's quite steep. You can also walk of course.

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7.35 km

Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just watch your tires, go slow and enjoy the view ;)

Tip by

17.4 km

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.

Tip by

17.6 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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18.2 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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27.6 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This gravel path takes you alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal through spellbinding Wiltshire countryside. You can observe lots of wildlife along the way and can admire all manner of narrowboats and barges docked along the banks. The path is quite narrow in places, making passing cyclists a little tricky, and can be fairly rough at times. As it's a popular shared trail, watch out for hikers.

Tip by

36.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

4.83 km

1.34 km

536 m

418 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

4.79 km

1.02 km

909 m

365 m

190 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Bradford-on-Avon

Licensed Tea Rooms and Gardens

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Whaddon Bridge

Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

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