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)

01:06

9.34km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Heron at the Canal Lock

Highlight • Natural

2.40 km

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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2.57 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.19 km

Caen Hill Locks

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.44 km

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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3.57 km

Pond View

Highlight • Natural

4.25 km

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Pub

The outside seating area is directly on the Kennet and Avon Canal and this is the nearest pub to the famous Caen Hill locks, which are a 5 minute walk under the bridge and along the towpath.

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4.69 km