Kennet and Avon Canal
Hike along the Kennet and Avon Canal at your own pace on a full self-guided walking 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 £400 per person
The Kennet and Avon Canal walk travels from Reading to Bristol across the South of England. The trail follows 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 £800 per person
The full Kennet and Avon Canal walking trail 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAC1 | From Reading to Bristol | 5 days walking | £800 | |
| KAC2 | From Reading to Bristol | 7 days walking | £1060 | |
| KAC3 | From Reading to Bristol | 9 days walking | £1320 | |
| KAC4 | From Reading to Bristol | 13 days walking | £1845 |
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“Great countryside and interesting engineering of canals. Baggage and B&B all worked well.”Mr Styles, UK
“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
“This was an easy, relaxed walk with lots to see along the way.”Ms Matthews, 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
“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
“Great trip! Wonderful time of the year.”Mrs Rodgers, USA
“We loved it and found the walk to be, for the most part, peaceful.”Ms Burda, USA
“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
“The experience was fantastic from the start to the finish, because after a long walk the welcome and service we got at every stop was lacking in nothing and our bags were always waiting for us.”Mr Gladman, UK
