Short breaks from Bradford on Avon
From Bradford on Avon there are a variety of short break holiday options on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Weekend/3-night breaks from Bradford on Avon
Foxhanger Wharf and back (14 locks, 15 hours)
From our new base at Bradford on Avon Marina, cruise east along the Kennet & Avon Canal through the Avon Valley, passing Hilperton Marina. The journey continues east through Semington and Seend, with its canalside Barge Inn. Soon after you’ll reach the base of the Caen Hill flight of 29 locks at Devizes, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’. You can turn your boat here at Foxhanger Wharf. From the canal it’s a short walk to the historic market town of Devizes, with places to visit including the Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre, Bear Hotel and Peppermill Restaurant.
Sydney Wharf and back (20 miles, 2 locks, 8 hours)
Cruise west through the beautiful Bath Valley, crossing over the Avoncliff Aqueduct with the No.10 Tea Garden next to it (open Fridays to Sundays). Later you’ll cruise over Dundas Aqueduct and pass the entrance to the Somerset Coal Canal. Then you’ll pass Claverton Pumping Station and Claverton Manor, home of the American Museum in Britain. The journey continues on through Bathampton, passing the canalside George Inn. You’ll cruise through two short tunnels – Beckford Road and Cleveland House. Turn the boat at Sydney Wharf winding hole and moor up. From there it’s a 15 minute walk into Bath City Centre.
Bath City Centre and back (14 locks, 14 hours)
Cruise west through the beautiful Bath Valley, crossing over the Avoncliff Aqueduct with the No.10 Tea Garden next to it (open Fridays to Sundays). Later you’ll cruise over Dundas Aqueduct and pass the entrance to the Somerset Coal Canal. Then you’ll pass Claverton Pumping Station and Claverton Manor, home of the American Museum in Britain. The journey continues on through Bathampton, passing the canalside George Inn. You’ll cruise through two short tunnels – Beckford Road and Cleveland House. You’ll go down the flight of six locks at Bath (the Widcombe flight) and you can turn and moor close to Pulteney Bridge. From there, you can explore all this fabulous UNESCO World Heritage city has to offer, including the Roman Baths, Jane Austen Museum, Bath Abbey, Theatre Royal and Royal Crescent.
Mid-week/4-night breaks from Bradford on Avon
Saltford Lock and back (16 locks, 22 hours)
Please note, this route is only available to hirers with lots of boating experience.
Heading west from the marina along the Kennet & Avon Canal, cruise through the picturesque Bath Valley. You’ll cross over the beautiful Bath stone Avoncliff Aqueduct with the No.10 Tea Garden next to it (open Fridays to Sundays). Later you’ll cruise over Dundas Aqueduct and pass the entrance to the Somerset Coal Canal. Next you’ll pass Claverton Pumping Station and Claverton Manor, home of the American Museum in Britain. And then you’ll travel through Bathampton and past the canalside George Inn. You’ll cruise through two short tunnels – Beckford Road and Cleveland House. Next you’ll travel down the flight of six locks in Bath (the Widcombe flight) before joining the River Avon. At Saltford you can visit the Riverside Inn.
