Canal Holidays Map of the Kennet & Avon Canal

Places of Interest
Bristol: sea-faring city where boat moorings reach into the city centre. Brunel's 'Great Britain' and Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bath: Georgian city with honey stone buildings and crescents and Roman history
Bradford upon Avon: fascinating small town
Caen Hill Lock Flight: 29 locks in just over 2 miles
Crofton Pumping Station: oldest working beam engine in the world

Possible Holidays on the Kennet and Avon Canal

One Week
There are a number of one week out-and-back routes on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Bristol and Bath area: This covers the section between Bristol and Caen Hill. The locks are not usually included in this week.
Central Section: This very rural area provides a very quiet week in country scenery.

Short Breaks
Mid-week and weekend breaks are available. These can be adapted from the one-week routes above, and include the Bristol-Bath section.

Longer Holidays
From Bristol it is an energetic two-week cruise to Newbury and back. From the Reading area it is a two week cruise to the Caen Hill flight and back. It is also possible to cruise the River Thames to London or to Oxford.

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