Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

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Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Rowde

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5.77km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.22 km

Marsh Lane Footpath to Rowde Village

Highlight • Trail

Walk. From Marsh Lane Bridge follow the signs down. Marsh Lane towards Rowde until you reach the Village Shop. There you will receive a warm welcome.

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1.84 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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1.94 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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2.10 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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2.72 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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2.98 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 …

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3.22 km

Caen Hill Diamond Jubilee Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

After walking around the Caen Hill Lock Flight you might like to explore Diamond Jubilee Wood- a wood in the making. This is a special woodland area created to encourage wildlife and absorb air pollution.

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3.23 km

Fruits for the Future Orchard, Diamond Jubilee Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

An important area of new fruit trees in Diamond Jubilee Wood,Devizes. More information about this new woodland area in the making can be found at;
canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/caen-hill-locks/caen-hills-shining-diamond

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5.77 km

End point

Parking

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