The Kennet and Avon Canal

Guidebook to walking the 94 mile Kennet and Avon Canal in 7 day-long stages. 20 circular walks are also included, taking in the best sections of the canal. The guidebook takes you on a fascinating journey across southern England, following a major transport route that was built over 200 years ago during the heyday of British canals.

The route passes through a diverse and varied landscape, including the chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs AONB in the east, Crofton Pumping Station, the impressive Caen Hill flight of locks at Devizes, aqueducts at Avoncliff and Dundas, the southern edge of the Cotswolds AONB, the City
of Bath UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bristol's vibrant Floating Harbour.

The guidebook describes easy walking on mostly good paths and tracksthrough fairly low-level terrain along the canal. The day walks range from 4? to 9 miles: these include more ascents and descents than the canal path, but should still be suitable for most walkers.