What is recorded here
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
A mapped walking route does not guarantee present access or safe conditions. Check signs, closures and the weather before setting out.
- Distance
- 140 km
Places near here
Milestone, A4 near FyfieldMonument or public art · 394 yd
Round Barrow nr The Sanctuary.Ancient burial place · 490 yd
East Kennett ManorListed building · 503 yd
Overton HillMountain / peak · 591 yd
Stable Yard Walls and Gate Piers, East Kennett ManorListed building · 599 yd
Barrows on Overton Hill, West KennettMountain or hill · 1270 yd
Lurkeley HillMountain / peak · 1598 yd
West Kennet Long BarrowArchaeological place · 1.1 mi
Silbury Hill from the EastMountain or hill · 1.2 mi
Boreham WoodWood · 1.3 mi
Swallowhead SpringsSpring · 1.4 mi
Sculpture on Cow DownPublic sculpture · 1.4 miOther information
Photo: Maker shown on the Wikimedia Commons file page · Public domain