Kennet and Avon Canal
Follow the Kennet and Avon Canal Walk at your own pace on a self-guided holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Kennet and Avon Canal
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A walk through changing landscapes and charming settlements, following alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal.
From £420 per person
The Kennet and Avon Canal Walk travels 96 miles from Reading to Bristol across the South of England. On this self-guided walking holiday, you'll walk alongside a major water transport route, built over 200 years ago during the heyday of the British canals.
The trail passes through the chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs in the east and southern fringes of the Cotswolds in the west. The changing landscape offers plenty of opportunities to spot wonderful plants and wildlife. This largely rural walk features rolling fields, quiet woodlands and pretty valleys. Along the way you will also visit picturesque villages and bustling towns. Among the most exciting places are the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bath and the vibrant harbour town of Bristol.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £840 per person
The Kennet and Avon Canal Walk enjoys 95 miles of gentle canal towpaths and easy paths. The route stays close to the River Avon as it meanders through the North Wessex Downs from Reading to Bristol. Along the way you will find plenty of beautiful scenery, as well unique insights into England’s industrial history. The walk passes the Caen Hill flight of locks and the ornate aqueducts at Avoncliff and Dundas, to name a few enticing sites. The route also visits the iconic Roman city of Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and Bristol’s vibrant floating harbour. With all this and more to discover along the way, this trail has something for everyone to enjoy.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| KAC1 | From Reading to Bristol | 5 days walking | £840 | |
| KAC2 | From Reading to Bristol | 7 days walking | £1110 | |
| KAC3 | From Reading to Bristol | 9 days walking | £1385 | |
| KAC4 | From Reading to Bristol | 13 days walking | £1935 |
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“Lovely gentle walk in good weather. Well organised.”Ms Mackay, UK
“We enjoyed the walk very much, beautiful scenes, many locks and comfortable walking paths, even the weather was helpful.”Mr van der Meer, Netherlands
“Great countryside and interesting engineering of canals. Baggage and B&B all worked well.”Mr Styles, UK
“As well as the changing scenery as we walked from Reading-Bristol, we enjoyed visiting the many towns en route. e.g we will definitely go back to Newbury. Great B&Bs, plenty of places to eat and choose from and excellent luggage transfers.”Mrs Watts, UK
“Interesting and peaceful with well balanced miles each day. Loved this walk which was a change for me from hills! All arrangements and accommodations great. Any hiccups were immediately and quickly sorted out by friendly helpful staff.”Mrs Sheetz, USA
“Great trip! Wonderful time of the year.”Mrs Rodgers, USA
“All logistical aspects worked perfectly (taxi and luggage transfers, bookings etc.), and when an issue came up which we needed help with, it was resolved within the hour to our satisfaction. We thank you for that! Also, all breakfast options along the route were excellent - tasty and plentiful, which is important before a long day of hiking. The travel kit and the book+map were very helpful and clear.”Dr Albelda, Israel
“From picking this holiday on the website, the personal attention given to our booking, the very complete holiday pack, all the b&b's and hotels we stayed in, the way the luggage transport is handled; this is the most relaxed way I can imagine booking a holiday and be sure our interests are in capable and caring hands.”Mrs Sanders, Netherlands
“The walk was challenging but so much fun. We often walked for hours without seeing anyone; just us, the ducks/geese/swans (and their babies) and the birds. Perfect. The walk was everything we wanted and more. Some of the route involved an almost non-existent path; nothing more than the canal bank. That added to the adventure. Would absolutely recommend, especially if someone wants an off-the-beaten-path experience.”Ms Burda, USA
