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Kennet and Avon Canal - Stile-Free
A relaxing, obstacle-free walk from Devizes to Bath, guided by clear tracks and canal towpaths.
3 to 5 nights
23 miles
Easy to Moderate
From £320 per person
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 relaxing, obstacle-free walk from Devizes to Bath, guided by clear tracks and canal towpaths.
From £320 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.
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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KACA1 | From Devizes to Bath | 2 days walking | £320 | |
| KACA2 | From Devizes to Bath | 3 days walking | £425 | |
| KACA3 | From Devizes to Bath | 4 days walking | £530 |
Travel to Devizes where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Devizes to Bradford-on-Avon. 12.5 miles (20km)
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; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly