Kennet and Avon Canal - Stile-Free
Contours Walking Holidays
Kennet and Avon Canal - Stile-Free
https://www.contours.co.uk/kennet-and-avon-canal-stile-free
A walk through changing landscapes and charming settlements, following alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal.
From £410 per person
The Kennet and Avon Canal Walk travels 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. The changing landscape offers plenty of opportunities to spot wonderful plants and wildlife. This largely rural walk features rolling fields, quiet woodlands and pretty valleys. 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.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £410 per person
This section of the Kennet and Avon Canal trail takes in much of the beautiful scenery you would expect from the full route but at a more manageable pace. Our Stile-Free offering meanders from Devizes to Bath along 20 miles of level, easy terrain. The views of the canals and surrounding countryside are truly stunning as you stroll along the Avon Valley. Sites of particular interest include the Caen Hill Lock Flight at Devizes and the Avoncliff Aqueduct. There is also plenty to see and do in the fantastic city of Bath, where your holiday concludes.
This holiday route is perfect for new or less able walkers who want to discover the delights and stories of the English countryside.
As a Stile-Free route, this holiday along the Kennet and Avon Canal has no stiles or other challenging obstacles to contend with. Any climbs or descents are short and/or gentle. It is suitable for beginners, young families and those with mild mobility impairments.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KACA1 | From Devizes to Bath | 2 days walking | £410 | |
| KACA2 | From Devizes to Bath | 3 days walking | £540 | |
| KACA3 | From Devizes to Bath | 4 days walking | £675 |
Travel to Devizes where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Devizes to Bradford-on-Avon. 13 miles (20.5km)
Bradford-on-Avon to Bath. 10 miles (16km)
Depart from Bath after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Wandering at your own pace along well-laid, clear paths through quintessentially English countryside, with wonderful views throughout.
Admiring the Caen Hill flight of locks and the Avoncliff Aqueduct, both amazing feats of canal engineering.
Arriving in the World Heritage City of Bath and exploring its magnificent architecture and range of attractions.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly