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Bridge 188, Sydney Wharf Bridge to Bridge 190, Horse Shoe Walk Bridge.

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 7 April 2026, 8am

To: 19 June 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atBridge 188, Sydney Wharf Bridge
Ends atBridge 190, Horse Shoe Walk Bridge

Descriptions

Update 6 March 2026, 2:47pm

Further to the notice below, please be advised that the towpath between Bridge 188 (Sydney Wharf Bridge) and Bridge 190 (Horse Shoe Walk Bridge) and the 48‑hour mooring at Top Lock, Bath (S1 Mooring) will now be closed for resurfacing works between Tuesday 7th April until Friday 19th June.

Please follow all signage and any instructions provided by the on‑site team.

Thank you for your cooperation.

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

Original 18 February 2026, 10:27am

Please be advised that towpath resurfacing work will be taking place from Tuesday 7th April to Tuesday 28th April 2026.

During this period:

  • The towpath will be closed between Bridge 188 (Sydney Wharf Bridge) and Bridge 190 (Horse Shoe Walk Bridge).
  • The 48‑hour mooring at Top Lock, Bath (S1 Mooring) will also be closed.

  Please follow all signage and any instructions provided by the on‑site team.   Thank you for your cooperation.   You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.    

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