Kennet and Avon Canal

A magnificent work of engineering, the Kennet and Avon canal links The River Thames in London with the Bristol Channel. You can choose to explore all the views by canoeing or walking. You can sit back and relax in the boat while paddling through the simple and easy route.

It was made for faster river navigation and transportation. It was planned meticulously and the technical prowess can be witnessed on the route in the form of The Caen Hill Flight, The Brice Tunnel, the Ladies Bridge and so on. While adding aesthetic value to the place, each of them also serve a role in the smooth functioning of the canal.

The canal is 87 miles long with spectacular scenic gems of Bath. These include Devizes and the famous Devizes lock flight. Or you can take a brisk walk in the walkways built here to admire the beauty of the place. The walking tours also also available with an audioguide. It tells about the interesting history of the canal and how it was built. It also sheds light on the time when the canal started to decline and its restoration. Do visit this canal for a tranquil boating or walking experience near the water and also get to learn about the unique history of this beautiful place in Bath.