Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
Bristol, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Bristol, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18 mi (29 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 85 ft (26 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 50 min
- High point
- 52 ft (16 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Samuel Plimsoll MP 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: SS Great Britain visitor centre 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Bristol Packet Office 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Attraction: Matthew 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Attraction: Pyronaut 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Upside Down House 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Daniel Wade Acraman 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Historic site: The Beaufort Lodge of Freemasons 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Historic site: The First American Consulate 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Thadeusz Kościuszko 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Thekla 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Avon county council redcliffe bascule bridge 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Historic site: The Llandoger Trow 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Redcliffe Back 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Welsh Back 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Bristol Ships Lost 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Bristol Merchant Seafarers 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Merchant Navy Association Bristol 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
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Questions about Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
How long is Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail is 18 mi (29 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 50 min. It climbs 85 ft (26 m) in total, up to a high point of 52 ft (16 m).
How hard is Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 5.8 mi (9.3 km). Toilets: 3 mi (4.8 km), 3.3 mi (5.3 km), 5.8 mi (9.3 km).
Is Kennet and Avon Canal Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (43% under trees).
What can you do on Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
Rose of Denmark, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: BW Cycling, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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