Kennet and Avon Canal
Follow the Kennet and Avon Canal Walk at your own pace on a self-guided holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Kennet and Avon Canal
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A walk through changing landscapes and charming settlements, following alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal.
From £441 per person
The Kennet and Avon Canal Walk travels 96 miles from Reading to Bristol across the South of England. On this self-guided walking holiday, you'll walk alongside a major water transport route, built over 200 years ago during the heyday of the British canals.
The trail passes through the chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs in the east and southern fringes of the Cotswolds in the west. This largely rural walk features rolling fields, quiet woodlands and pretty valleys, and the changing landscape offers plenty of opportunities to spot wonderful plants and wildlife.
Along the way you will also visit picturesque villages and bustling towns. Among the most exciting places are the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bath and the vibrant harbour town of Bristol.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £904 per person
The Kennet and Avon Canal Walk enjoys 95 miles of gentle canal towpaths and easy paths. The route stays close to the River Avon as it meanders through the North Wessex Downs from Reading to Bristol.
Along the way, you will find plenty of beautiful scenery, as well unique insights into England’s industrial history. The walk passes the Caen Hill flight of locks and the ornate aqueducts at Avoncliff and Dundas, to name a few enticing sites. The route also visits the iconic Roman city of Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and Bristol’s vibrant floating harbour.
With all this and more to discover along the way, this trail has something for everyone to enjoy.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| KAC1 | From Reading to Bristol | 5 days walking | £904 | |
| KAC2 | From Reading to Bristol | 7 days walking | £1195 | |
| KAC3 | From Reading to Bristol | 9 days walking | £1491 | |
| KAC4 | From Reading to Bristol | 13 days walking | £2083 |
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“The experience was fantastic from the start to the finish, because after a long walk the welcome and service we got at every stop was lacking in nothing and our bags were always waiting for us.”Mr Gladman, UK
“Interesting and peaceful with well balanced miles each day. Loved this walk which was a change for me from hills! All arrangements and accommodations great. Any hiccups were immediately and quickly sorted out by friendly helpful staff.”Mrs Sheetz, USA
“Just so grateful to all the hosts - wonderful memories...and gorgeous breakfasts! Thank you so much for making the organisation of this trip so easy. We felt welcome all the way”Mr Sharrad Jones, Australia
“It was very well organised and efficient - made the walking easy and stress free.”Mr Cook, UK
“Great countryside and interesting engineering of canals. Baggage and B&B all worked well.”Mr Styles, UK
“Very well organised and instructions easy to follow. We are intending to book another walk with you next May.”Mr Farrington, UK
“As well as the changing scenery as we walked from Reading-Bristol, we enjoyed visiting the many towns en route. e.g we will definitely go back to Newbury. Great B&Bs, plenty of places to eat and choose from and excellent luggage transfers.”Mrs Watts, UK
“Another great holiday, Thank you for the organisation.”Mr Richardson, UK
“Great trip! Wonderful time of the year.”Mrs Rodgers, USA
