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Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath
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Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Devizes, Wiltshire ·

Quick answer

The Kennet and Avon Canal towpath at Devizes, Wiltshire, is a flat, dog-friendly waterside walk past the Caen Hill lock flight, managed by the Canal & River Trust under its Towpath Code.

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Distance

3 miles

Easy

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

No

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

A flat, easy stretch of towpath through Devizes taking in the famous Caen Hill flight of 29 locks, one of the most impressive feats of canal engineering in Britain. Popular with dog walkers, joggers and cyclists, with plenty of benches and canalside pubs along the way.

Terrain

Flat towpathSurfaced and packed gravel

🅿️ Parking

Public car parking near Devizes Wharf and at the Caen Hill Locks visitor area.

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