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Canal Boat Routes from Monkton Combe
On the Kennet & Avon Canal
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Routes from Monkton Combe
3 & 4 Night Short Breaks
3 Nights - Hilperton & back
3 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 14 Miles
- 2 Locks
- 5 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, historic Bradford on Avon with 14th century Tithe Barn and The Kings Arms at Hilperton.
3 Nights - Bath City Centre & back
3 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route details:
- 11 Miles
- 12 Locks
- 8 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Claverton Pumping Station and Claverton Manor, Beckford Road and Cleveland House short tunnels and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath.
4 Nights - Foxhanger Wharf/Caen Hill & back
4 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 30 Miles
- 16 Locks
- 16 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas Aqueduct, The Cross Guns at Avoncliff, Avoncliff Aqueduct, historic Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the Caen Hill flight of locks and the historic market town of Devizes.
4 Nights - Bristol Floating Harbour & back
4 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
NB For experienced boaters only.
Route details:
- 45 Miles
- 26 Locks
- 21 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Claverton Pumping Station and Claverton Manor, Beckford Road and Cleveland House tunnels, The Riverside Inn at Saltford and The SS Great Britain at Bristol Floating Harbour.
1 Week Holidays
1 Week - Pewsey & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 57 Miles
- 74 Locks
- 33.5 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet and the beautiful Vale of Pewsey.
1 Week - Great Bedwyn & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 74 Miles
- 102 Locks
- 46 Hours
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers and Savernake Tunnel in the Savernake Forest.
10 Night and 2 Week Holidays
10 Nights - Hungerford & back
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 84 Miles
- 122 Locks
- 55 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield and Hungerford High Street.
10 Nights - Newbury & back
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 102 Miles
- 142 Locks
- 66 Hours
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield, Hungerford High Street and the Newbury Museum.
2 Weeks - Reading & back
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 139 miles,
- 182 locks
- 90 hours total
Key attractions along the route include: Froxfield with its Pelican Inn close to the canal and Hungerford Town Bridge and the pretty village of Kintbury with its canalside Dundas Arms pub
Canal boat Holidays on the Kennet & Avon Canal from Monkton Combe
From narrowboat holidays and paddleboarding to fishing and cycling, the Kennet & Avon Canal is a hub of activity for outdoor enthusiasts.
Unwind as you glide through serene waters, moor up for a pint at a traditional Canalside pub, or soak up the local culture at nearby market towns such as Bradford-on-Avon. Whatever your pace, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re visiting for a day or planning an extended stay, the Kennet & Avon Canal offers an array of experiences to make your trip unforgettable.
Book a narrowboat adventure, discover hidden gems along the towpath, or simply relax and let the tranquil waters rejuvenate your spirit. Start your journey today and uncover the unique charm of this remarkable waterway.
