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Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn – Avoncliff Aqueduct loop from Melksham

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Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn – Avoncliff Aqueduct loop from Melksham

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Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn – Avoncliff Aqueduct loop from Melksham

01:52

30.2km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.13 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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7.35 km

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge No 165 on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

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12.7 km

The Lock Inn Cafe is a wonderful place to refuel after a long ride. There is a sun-drenched outdoor deck overlooking the lock where you can sit and watch the boats pass by while enjoying some delicious food and drink.

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12.9 km

Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn

Highlight • Historical Site

A spectacular 14th century monastic stone barn, 51 metres long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. Free entry.

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14.9 km

Cross Guns Inn at Avoncliff Aqueduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not stopped for a pint or anything there yet but looking forward to the day i can! Beautiful picturesque spot overlooking the Avoncliff aqueduct, at the point where the Kennet canal and river Avon cross

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15.1 km

Avoncliff Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

One of the most impressive structures on Britain's waterways, the Avoncliff Aqueduct at over 100 metres long and 18 metres wide, carries the Kennet & Avon Canal over the River Avon.

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17.6 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This gravel path takes you alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal through spellbinding Wiltshire countryside. You can observe lots of wildlife along the way and can admire all manner of narrowboats and barges docked along the banks. The path is quite narrow in places, making passing cyclists a little tricky, and can be fairly rough at times. As it's a popular shared trail, watch out for hikers.

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30.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

5.72 km

4.95 km

1.87 km

764 m

345 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

6.52 km

1.83 km

621 m

442 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

16°C

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Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn – Avoncliff Aqueduct loop from Melksham

Whaddon Bridge

Hilperton Marsh Bridge

The Lock Inn Café

Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn

Cross Guns Inn at Avoncliff Aqueduct

Avoncliff Aqueduct

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

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