Caen Hill Locks – Pewsey White Horse loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Pewsey White Horse loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Pewsey White Horse loop from Rowde

02:35

32.9km

160m

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: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.5 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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285 m

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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1.45 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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12.7 km

Woodway Bridge

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This bridge crosses over the Kennet and Avon Canal, so a good place to pause and watch the boats go by.

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15.1 km

Grassy Path in North Wessex Downs

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16.1 km

Barge Inn Campsite

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Very cyclist friendly - great campsite

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16.7 km

Honeystreet Mill Café

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Cyclist friendly canal side cafe with good cakes, drinks, ice-cream and hot food.

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17.8 km

Pewsey White Horse

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A giant horse cut into the chalk hillside, the Pewsey White Horse is visible from the Severn and Thames Cycleway. Although one of the smallest of the eight white horses …

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27.3 km

Kennet & Avon Canal Towpath Near Devizes

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Outside of Devizes the canal towpath you'll have the towpath mostly to yourself, otherwise as you go through the town and down Caen Hill Locks there are quite a few …

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