Attractive Amble Around Avoncliff

Walks, England, Wiltshire
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Attractive Amble Around Avoncliff

Westwood, Wiltshire

by claud

  • 1hr 10m / 2km
  • 15

A fab family walk that starts at the aqueduct, heads along the towpath and back along the opposite side of the canal. Short steep sections.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. We started this walk by the No.10 Tea Garden next to the canal - you could easily start at Avoncliff Station on the GWR network.

    Step 1: We started this walk by the No.10 Tea Garden next to the canal - you could easily start at Avoncliff Station on the GWR network.

  2. Turn left along the Kennet & Avon canal towards the three arched, Grade II listed aqueduct.

    Step 2: Turn left along the Kennet & Avon canal towards the three arched, Grade II listed aqueduct.

  3. It is over 100m long, 18m wide and carries the Kennet & Avon Canal over the River Avon. It was opened in 1805 and built from Bath stone.

    Step 3: It is over 100m long, 18m wide and carries the Kennet & Avon Canal over the River Avon. It was opened in 1805 and built from Bath stone.

  4. Look left for views down to the Avon and the railway lines. There are a few benches along here.

    Step 4: Look left for views down to the Avon and the railway lines. There are a few benches along here.

  5. Follow the towpath to the left.

    Step 5: Follow the towpath to the left.

  6. This is a lovely, quiet section of the canal. The 57-mile canal section was constructed between 1794 and 1810 and connects Bath to Newbury.

    Step 6: This is a lovely, quiet section of the canal. The 57-mile canal section was constructed between 1794 and 1810 and connects Bath to Newbury.

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