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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

01:53

7.09km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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406 m

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

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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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664 m

Caen Hill Locks

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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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1.28 km

Caen Hill Locks

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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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1.45 km

Caen Hill Locks

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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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1.96 km

St Matthew's Church and Cemetery, Rowde

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Information about visiting and location in the village can be found at
achurchnearyou.com/church/9690

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4.96 km

Marsh Lane Footpath to Rowde Village

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Walk. From Marsh Lane Bridge follow the signs down. Marsh Lane towards Rowde until you reach the Village Shop. There you will receive a warm welcome.

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6.79 km

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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7.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

1.51 km

641 m

592 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.16 km

812 m

528 m

427 m

308 m

Elevation

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Friday 28 August

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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

Caen Hill Locks

Heron at the Canal Lock

St Matthew's Church and Cemetery, Rowde

Marsh Lane Footpath to Rowde Village

Caen Hill Café

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