Kennet and Avon Canal

Extra Nights & Rest Days

For many walkers, the Kennet and Avon Canal offers far too many interesting sights to take in without adding an extra night or two to stop and explore further. We can arrange for you to do this at any of our overnight rest stops.

As an example, we would recommend Reading as a good choice for an extra night, and would also give you chance to prepare before embarking on your journey. The town's extensive history can be discovered in Reading Museum, which is housed in the Victorian Gothic Town Hall, and there are plenty of other examples of historical architecture to find here too. As well as this, Reading also boasts a full range of services and amenities, including restaurants, pubs, shops and tea rooms to enjoy.

Devizes is another tempting option in which to spend a rest day. This market town offers a range of services and has a number of interesting sites to visit. For those interested in brewing, the Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre is certainly worth a look, whereas budding historians would enjoy the Wiltshire Heritage Museum and St John?s Church, as well as seeing the privately-owned Devizes Castle, built on the site of a former Norman stronghold.

The UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath would also be a great place for an extra night or two if you wish to explore the local area more thoroughly. This Georgian spa town's origins can be traced back to the Iron Age, and so boasts a vast amount of history to learn about while exploring magnificent buildings such as Bath Abbey and the iconic Roman Baths. There are also a few great circular day walks out into the local countryside, as well as a variety of shops, eateries and activities available, catering to every taste and ensuring that everyone has a wonderful stay.

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

Travel Information

Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:

By Air - The most convenient major city and international airports are London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Bristol and Cardiff.

By Rail - There is a rail station at the start of the trail (Reading). There is a choice of stations at Bristol. Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway - depending on the location of your accommodation.

By Bus - Various bus services run to Reading and from Bristol.

From London - Trains run from London Paddington station to Reading.

Return To The Start - The easiest way to return to the start of the trail, is to take the train from Bristol to Reading.