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The Kennet & Avon Canalweaves through spectacular scenery
between the Thames and the Bristol
Avon. Its route is a fusion of natural
rolling landscape intersected by the
urban and modern Reading and the
World Heritage Sites in Bath.
Along the central section of the canal between Marsh Benham andDevizes the towpath is less suitable for cycling. Cyclists can continuebetween these points by following Route 4. This combines theimproved sections of the towpath with diversions along rural laneswhere the towpath is less suitable. This applies particularly if you are using bicycles with relatively narrow tyres, which are mainlydesigned for road use.
Log onto waterscape.com for up-to-date information on cycling and any towpath restrictions.
The Kennet & Avon Cycle Route is Britain’smost popular long-distance waterside cycleroute. The first section will take you throughhistoric Bristol and Bath, past the stunningaqueducts at Dundas and Avoncliff, to thedramatic Caen Hill Locks at Devizes.
The canal itself starts at Bath, however, there is no direct cycleroute along the Avon River from Bristol to Bath. Between thesetwo cities follow the Bristol to Bath railway. This attractive routethrough the Avon Valley was a pioneering traffic-free cycle pathand set the standard for the National Cycle Network.
After Bath, cycling is permitted throughout the length of the canal,except for a few short sections near Reading. Please be awarethat the canal is also very popular with walkers, anglers andboaters and there may be times when it is necessary to dismount.
Long sections of the towpath – including the whole length from Bath to Devizes, around Newbury and between Thatchamand Reading – have been improved as part of a partnershipbetween British Waterways, Sustrans and local councils. The result is a wider path with a surface that is more suitable forcyclists and disabled users.
Cycling along the
Kennet & Avon Cycle Route
England’s most southerly cross-country broad beam
canal links London and the Bristol Channel. The route
of the Kennet & Avon Canal takes it through some of the
nation’s best-loved landscapes, including West Berkshire,
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the southern
tip of the rolling Cotswolds.
The canal’s impressive architecture is in keeping with
surroundings that also provide a habitat for a diverse
range of flora and fauna.
Long sections of the canal towpath are level, wide and
ideal for cycling; much of it forms part of Route 4 of the
National Cycle Network.
It is free from motorised traffic and suitable for all ages and abilities.
Courtesy and Safety Code for cyclists using the canal
Give way to others, particularly walkers and wheelchair users on the towpath and warn them of your approach. A polite ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ mean a lot.
Watch out for anglers’ tackle and give them time to move it before you try to pass.
We recommend that you do not cycle towpaths after dark, but if you do, please use front and rear lights. Look out for mooring ropes and pegs where boats are tied up.
Motorcycles are not permitted on the canal towpath.
Fit a bell to your bike and use it to warn others of your approach.
Access paths can be steep and slippery. Join or leave the towpath
with care.
You must get off and push your cycle beneath low or blind bridges,
and where the path is very narrow.
Do not cycle too fast on the towpath. Remember that
the standard speed for boaters and walkers is just 4mph.
If you need to get somewhere quickly, use a road.
The Cycle Route is easily reached from
London by rail and there are convenient
main line stations at Reading, Thatcham,
Newbury, Hungerford, Great Bedwyn,
Pewsey, Trowbridge, Bath and Bristol
(Temple Meads). This makes it very easy
to plan a day trip with a mileage to suit
individual preferences.
The whole length can easily be covered
in two or three days and accommodation
is available in many locations along
the way.
ACCOMMODATION LISTS AVAILABLE FROM THEFOLLOWING LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES:
Bristol
Centre Harbourside, Wildwalkat Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DBT: 0906 7112191
BathAbbey Chambers, AbbeyChurch Yard, Bath BA1 1LYT: 0906 711 2000
Bradford on Avon
Information Centre, 50 St.Margarets St, Bradford on AvonBA15 1DE
T: 01225 865 797
DevizesVisitor Centre, CromwellHouse, Market PlaceDevizes SN10 U9T: 01380 729 408
Pewsey Wharf
T: 01672 564 700
NewburyThe Wharf, NewburyBerkshire RG14 5AST: 01635 30267
Aldermaston Visitor CentreNewbury, BerkshireT: 0118 971 2868
MORE INFORMATION:
Detailed maps of the Canal are available from waterscape.com
For more details on the National Cycle Network contact Sustranson 0845 113 0065 or visit www.sustrans.org.uk
For public transport information contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or visit www.traveline.org.uk
Getting to the
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Details of National Cycle Route 4 continuation to London and Route 5 to Oxford can be found on the Thames Valley Cycle Route Map1
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County Lock to Rose Kiln Lane Bridge:The official signed Route 4 is routedaway from the canal on the south-eastern side. There is an alternative cycle route available along the towpath on the north-west.
Burghfield – Swan’s Bridge to Hissey’s Bridge:Towpath on north bank is not suitable for cycling.Follow signed Route 4 along quiet road awayfrom the canal to the south.
Sulhamstead – Sulhamstead Lock to Ufton Bridge:Take extra care – towpath has uneven and grassed surface across open fields in places.
Woolhampton – between Froudes Bridgeand Wickham Knight Footbridge:Towpath is in private ownership for shortsection approximately 600 metres long.Cycling is not permitted at present on thissection. Please dismount and walk.Thatcham – Thatcham Bridge to Hambridge Road Bridge:
Follow Route 4 signs through Thatcham along trafficcalmed roads and purpose built cycle paths. The canaltowpath on this section is narrow and uneven in places.
Newbury – Town Bridge to Northcroft Footbridge:Route 4 follows Northcroft Lane north of canal,turning south by Northcroft Leisure Centre.
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Between Marsh Benham and Devizes,National Route 4 leaves the canal and followsmainly quiet rural roads to rejoin the canal towpathat Coate Road Bridge just east of Devizes.
If you choose to follow the canal towpathplease take extra care as it may be narrow,muddy and uneven in places. Dismount forsteps at the Bruce Tunnel at Savernake and giveway to pedestrians at all times. Revised route via Burbage and Crofton. Make a
point of visiting the restored Crofton PumpingStation which is open during the summer months.
The revised route through the centre of Pewseyprovides easier access to the station and to shopsand services which are otherwise in short supplyon the rural sections. Take care on the shortsection that is routed along the A345.
Details of National Cycle Route 4 continuation to London and Route 5 to Oxford can be found on the Thames Valley Cycle Route Map1
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Devizes - Prison Bridge to Marsh Lane Bridge:Take extra care down Caen Hill. Do not speed.
Between Bath and Bradford on Avon look out forthe two splendid limestone aqueducts – Dundasand Avoncliff, both now fully restored to theirformer glory, and the Claverton Pumping Station,now restored to full working order by the Kennet& Avon Canal Trust.
Bristol to Bath Railway PathThe excellent traffic free Bristol to Bath Railway Pathprovides an attractive and convenient extension tothe route at the western end. It is 16 miles long andin combination with the Kennet & Avon Cycle Routemakes up a 100 mile route between Reading and Bristol.This was one of the first cycle paths constructed bySustrans in the 1980s and remains one of the mostpopular traffic-free cycle paths in the country.At the Bristol end there is a new bridge giving directaccess to Temple Meads Station. A free leaflet with more details about the path is available from Sustrans.
Details of National Cycle Route 4 continuation to London and Route 5 to Oxford can be found on the Thames Valley Cycle Route Map1
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How to hire a canal boat or watersideholiday cottage.Recommendations on walking, cycling,jogging and angling beside the water.Best waterside bars, pubs and restaurants.Waterway guides with information onvisitor attractions, local history and wildlife.News and events guides and listings.
SUSTRANS – the sustainable transportcharity – works on practical projects toenable people to choose to travel in waysthat benefit their health and the environment.Sustrans is the charity behind practical andinnovative solutions to some of the UK’sbiggest transport challenges, including theaward-winning National Cycle Network, SafeRoutes to Schools, Bike It and TravelSmart.
The National Cycle Network is acomprehensive 10,000 mile network ofsafe and attractive cycle routes throughoutthe UK and includes much of the Kennetand Avon Canal towpath. For moreinformation call Sustrans on 0845 1130065 or visit www.sustrans.org.uk
Information and contactsThis route is suitable for family cycling over the entire 100 miles fromReading to Bristol, particularly the sections along the towpathbetween Reading and Marsh Benham, Devizes to Bath and the Bristolto Bath Railway Path which are traffic free with no difficult gradients.
The middle section between Marsh Benham and Devizes is mainly on specially selected quiet roads with occasional hills but no difficult gradients. Easy access by rail makes the routeparticularly suitable for shorter day trips.
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