Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
West Berkshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in West Berkshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 31.2 mi (50.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 223 ft (68 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 10 min
- High point
- 348 ft (106 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Sheffield Bottom Lock 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Kennet & Avon Visitors' Centre 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from start
- Emergency phone 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Part of Colthrop Mill filter beds. 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
- Shelter 16.2 mi (26 km) from start
- Historic site: Goods Yard Crane 19.9 mi (32 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Kintbury 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from start
- Shelter 25.6 mi (41.1 km) from start
- Shelter 25.6 mi (41.2 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 31.2 mi (50.2 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 10 min. It climbs 223 ft (68 m) in total, up to a high point of 348 ft (106 m).
How hard is Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Kennet and Avon Canal Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 20 mi (32.1 km), 20 mi (32.2 km), 25.6 mi (41.2 km).
Is Kennet and Avon Canal Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (54% 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?
Driftwood Café, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Yuvraj's Mini Market, 0.3 mi (0.6 km). 2 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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