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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

01:31

13.9km

110m

Running

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.62 km

Marsh Lane Bridge, Rowde

Highlight • River

For a pleasant walk around Rowde start at Marsh Lane Bridge, follow the signs until you reach the Village Shop

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8.72 km

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 century to allow boats to climb the steep hill, the locks take around 5 hours to pass by boat.

As thousands of trees were planted around the locks to mark the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, you’ll also find beautiful nature and wildlife here.

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8.88 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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9.50 km

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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9.76 km

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

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 134 (Bishops Cannings village 1 mile north) (4 miles and ¼ furlongs and 8 locks to the east) and Avoncliffe Aqueduct (southern end) -crosses the River Avon and the Bath - Trowbridge railway line.

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10.5 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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11.0 km

Halfway Lock

Highlight • Structure

11.7 km

Mid Wilts Way

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visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/activities/walking/mid-wilts-way

Download full route here. Can be walked as a long distance hike or in sections

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

4.82 km

1.99 km

841 m

583 m

102 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

2.61 km

1.32 km

569 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 6 July

28°C

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

Marsh Lane Bridge, Rowde

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks

Monument Lock (Caen Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal)

The Black Horse Pub on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Halfway Lock

Mid Wilts Way

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