Kennet avon canal boating and towpath notices. 01380 721279 registered in england number 726331 charity number cc209206.
The kennet and avon canal passes through lovely countryside and small villages and at 87 miles long with 105 locks along the route it s the perfect canal for those who like a multi day adventure or just a really challenging paddle.
Kennet and avon. The 100 mile route from reading to bristol following the kennet avon canal is just 25 minutes from london by train. It passes beautiful tranquil and unspoilt scenery with an abundance of plant and wild life through bustling market towns picturesque villages and past historic monuments. The canal gives views of many narrow boats locks.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure. We are pleased to advise that the river avon navigation between locks 6 and 7 is now open. From bristol to bath the waterway follows the natural course of the river avon before the canal links it to the river.
Find stoppages restrictions towpath closures and other navigational advice for this canal. The kennet and avon canal crosses from reading to bristol. Lock 7 bath bottom lock.
Lots of choice of hire firms along its 100 miles length its an impressive feat of engineering made up of two river navigations and a linking stretch of canal with more than 100 locks and some magnificent structures. Hire a boat on the k a and cross some of the most beautiful scenery in southern england. Barge owners tracey and steve weedon came across the sunken hire boat at lock 12 by pulteney gardens on tuesday evening.
Today thousands of visitors enjoy boating walking and cycling along the peaceful towpaths of the kennet avon canal fondly known as the k a. And best of all canals try to dodge hills rather than going over them so it s easy cycling all the way. Kennet and avon canal trust the wharf couch lane devizes sn10 1eb tel.
The kennet and avon canal is a waterway in southern england with an overall length of 87 miles 140 km made up of two lengths of navigable river linked by a canal the name is used to refer to the entire length of the navigation rather than solely to the central canal section. Kennet avon canal. Lock 6 weston lock.
The kennet and avon canal opened in 1810 and after restoration was re opened by hm the queen in 1990. Kennet avon you don t have to head north to enjoy the national cycle network s signature rides. Boat hire kennet and avon navigation.
The small fleet of three very individual quality boats is based in the picturesque village of bathampton just 3 miles from the centre of the world heritage city of bath and is owned and run by. A canal boat is blocking the kennet and avon canal in bath after sinking. Places to visit along the kennet avon canal.
Kennet and avon canal boats is a small family owned business offering low cost canal and narrow boat hire ideal for families and couples alike.
