Places
of Interest
Bristol: sea-faring city where boat
moorings reach into the city centre. Brunel's 'Great Britain' and
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bath: Georgian city with honey stone buildings and crescents and Roman history
Bradford upon Avon: fascinating small town
Caen Hill Lock Flight: 29 locks in just over 2 miles
Crofton Pumping Station: oldest working beam engine in the world
Possible
Holidays on the Kennet and Avon Canal
One
Week
There are a number of one week out-and-back routes on the
Kennet and Avon Canal.
Bristol and Bath area: This covers the section between
Bristol and Caen Hill. The locks are not usually included in
this week.
Central Section: This very rural area provides a very
quiet week in country scenery.
Short
Breaks
Mid-week and weekend breaks are available. These can be adapted
from the one-week routes above, and include the Bristol-Bath
section.
Longer
Holidays
From Bristol it is an energetic two-week cruise to Newbury
and back. From the Reading area it is a two week cruise to the
Caen Hill flight and back. It is also possible to cruise the
River Thames to London or to Oxford.
