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Bradford on Avon to Bath
Please note that these route pages are a work in progress. The figures below indicate route length; however, not all locks and bridges are included currently, so the time required may be underestimated.
Departure Point:
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 20.056 miles, 2 locks, 2 movable bridges and 4 tunnels. Which will take 1 day, 0 hours and 0 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.
This is a great option for a Short Break from Bradford on Avon. The Kennet and Avon takes you out of the gorgeous town of Bradford-on-Avon and right into the Avon valley. Thick woods, open countryside, the beautiful aqueducts at Dundas and Avon Cliffs and a couple of swing bridges keep the cruise both interesting and full of nice vistas. On the way, there is a pub at Avon Cliffs and a cafe at Dundas aqueduct. Once in Bath, there is so much to do, such as strolling along the Royal Crescent, marvel at the Georgian architecture and climb the abbey tower. For everyone who wants to take a dip, Thermae Bath Spa is the only place these days to try a swim in the famous thermal water of Bath. It's time to turn the boat around now and retrace the journey back to Bradford-on-Avon. There is only 1 lock each way, so a great way to enjoy the canals without too much work.
Places of interest on the Bradford on Avon to Bath route
Places to visit & highlights on the canal itself
Dundas Aqueduct
Avoncliff Aqueduct
Bathwick Hill National Trust Land
Barton Farm Country Park
Westbury Gardens
Dundas Basin
The Saxon Church of Saint Lawrence
Bath Canal
Tithe Barn
American Museum
Limpley Stoke Canal Bridge
The Holburne Museum
Bathampton Swing Bridge
Moulton Drive Bridge
Dundas Horse Bridge
Widcombe Play park
Canal Towpath
Brassknocker Basin Society Campsite
Somersetshire Coal Canal
Town Bridge
Top Rated Pubs And Restaurants On to Near the Canal
The Lock Inn Cafe
Tea Rooms Canal Shop
The Bridge Tea Rooms
Thai Barn
George Inn
Boathouse
Maharaja
The Bathampton Mill
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Further reading and learning about the Bradford on Avon to Bath route
Guides
Related Nicholson Guide:
River Thames & the Southern Waterways - Nicholson Guide No 7
Hire Boats for the Bradford on Avon to Bath route.
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