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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

01:54

7.19km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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1.91 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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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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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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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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3.60 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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7.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

2.24 km

261 m

118 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 7 May

19°C

8°C

31 %

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

Heron at the Canal Lock

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Pond View

Caen Hill Café

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