Kennet and Avon Canal Walk
A long distance walk of 76 miles in Berkshire, Wiltshire and Somerset, roughly following the course of the Kennet and Avon Canal from Reading to Bath. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Reading
Grid Ref: SU730738
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
Climbing: 540 metres
Walk time: 32-40 hours
Days: 5-8
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
142 Shepton Mallet, Mendip Hills East, Frome and Midsomer Norton
143 Warminster and Trowbridge
155 Bristol and Bath
156 Chippenham and Bradford-on-Avon
157 Marlborough, Savernake Forest, Avebury and Devizes
158 Newbury and Hungerford
159 Reading, Wokingham and Pangbourne
143 Warminster and Trowbridge
155 Bristol and Bath
156 Chippenham and Bradford-on-Avon
157 Marlborough, Savernake Forest, Avebury and Devizes
158 Newbury and Hungerford
159 Reading, Wokingham and Pangbourne
Summary:
The Kennet and Avon Canal Walk links the River Thames at Reading with the River Avon at Bath. The route follows the canal through, or passes close by to Aldermaston Wharf, Woolhampton, Thatcham, Newbury, Kintbury, Hungerford, Great Bedwyn, Wilton, Burbage, Wootton Rivers, Pewsey, Alton Barnes, Stanton St Bernard, All Cannings, Horton, Bishops Gannings, Devizes, Sells Green, Seend Cleeve, Semington, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon, Avoncliff, Winsley, Limpley Stoke, Claverton, Bathampton and Bathwick before coming to an end in Bath. The walk links with several well known footpaths including the Thames Path, Mid Wilts Way, White Horse Trail and Cotswold Way.
Useful Links:
Barry's walk along the canal
Contours Walking Holidays
Long Distance Walkers Association
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