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South West England

Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Melksham

South West England

Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Melksham

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5.0

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Melksham

01:51

32.5km

140m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 27.7 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.80 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.

Tip by

2

10.8 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 …

Tip by

3

11.0 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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4

11.6 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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5

12.0 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

Tip by

6

25.3 km

Giles Wood Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

You can do a nice little loop around the edge of the wood but gets very boggy in the winter so have a good in the summer months.

Tip by

7

27.7 km

Swing Bridge on the Kennet & Avon Canal near Semington

Highlight • River

Small swing-bridge on a scenic and peaceful stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal, close to the village of Semington.

Tip by

B

32.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

7.15 km

4.87 km

4.42 km

1.33 km

1.28 km

125 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

9.23 km

7.15 km

2.58 km

270 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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