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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Rowde

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4.0

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Rowde

02:02

32.6km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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513 m

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 …

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611 m

Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just watch your tires, go slow and enjoy the view ;)

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10.8 km

Whaddon Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

When coming up from the canal, try going as fast as possible from the bottom to the top, since it's quite steep. You can also walk of course.

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12.0 km

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge No 165 on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

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13.2 km

Avonfield Kitchen Café

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Really nice and very welcome cafe serving breakfast, lunch and snacks through the day in a garden centre / nursery surrounding. Just a short cycle from the Kennet and Avon towpath

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32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

11.3 km

1.66 km

1.22 km

1.12 km

273 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

10.1 km

5.00 km

2.22 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

24°C

11°C

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Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Rowde

Caen Hill Locks

Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Whaddon Bridge

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Avonfield Kitchen Café

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