You're a brave and fearless explorer in a place called Caen Hill. What wild birds, animals, insects and plants will you discover? Collect leaves, identify water birds and uncover fascinating local history with this fun family trail from our Explorers team.
Along the way you can watch boats passing up and down the famous Caen Hill flight of locks.
Start point: Caen Hill car park SN10 1QS
End point: Caen Hill car park SN10 1QS
Distance: 1.6km/1 mile
Waterway: Kennet & Avon Canal
Route instructions
- From the carpark, follow the upward path of the canal as it travels through the lock flight. Your first stop is at the side pond of lock 40.
- Stop two is further along the flight by lock 42. You'll pass an information board and some benches where you can sit and watch the boats.
- Stop three is by lock 43. Sit and relax for a while, or explore the footbridge over the canal.
- Your final stop is the Caen Hill cafe, a former lock keeper's cottage.
Kennet & Avon Canal walks
This scenic canal is a haven for walkers, whether you follow the towpath for minutes or hours. From Caen Hill Locks, you can walk to the pretty town of Devizes, which is about a mile away. If you fancy a longer walk, check out our five-mile route from Devizes to Roundway Hill.
