Kennet & Avon Canal

A classic narrowboating route through Wiltshire and Bath, combining heritage engineering with relaxed canal cruising.

What it is

This canal corridor links standout historic sections, canal villages, and one of Britain’s best-known lock flights. It’s a strong choice for travelers who want both scenery and canal history in one route.

Things to see

• Caen Hill Locks and lock-flight engineering spectacle
• Bath-side architecture and canalside approaches
• Aqueduct and bridge features along rural sections
• Canal pubs, towpath walks, and market-town stops

Trip notes

Plan lock-heavy days carefully and leave buffer time for sightseeing in Bath and surrounding heritage towns.