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Escluses de Caen Hill
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Suggeriments de la gent de la zona
David
September 5, 2022
The Kennet & Avon Canal has awesome examples of canal engineering. The 16 locks that form the steepest part of the flight at Caen Hill are not only a scheduled ancient monument, they are an Olympic sized challenge every boater must do. This 'wonder of the waterway' is literally a rite of passage (Or should that be a flight of passage?). Caen Hill (pronounced ‘cane’ by the way), is one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country - a total of 29 locks with a rise of 237 feet over 2 miles with a 1 in 44 gradient for anyone who's counting!
The Kennet & Avon Canal has awesome examples of canal engineering. The 16 locks that form the steepest part of the flight at Caen Hill are not only a scheduled ancient monument, they are an Olympic sized challenge every boater must do. This 'wonder of the waterway' is literally a rite of passage (Or…
Gary
August 16, 2022
Amazing flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Chris
June 26, 2022
A favourite for visitors. Also ideal for those looking to paddle board.
Tim
March 12, 2022
29 locks over 2 miles, with 16 all together at Caen Hill. At the top of the 'flight' there are plenty of cafés in Devizes and the canal museum. Devizes is a very attractive town to wander around in.
Neil
March 8, 2022
Take a look at the outstanding Caen Hill Locks on The Kennet and Avon Canal. There are a total of 16 locks forming the steepest part of the flight which totals 29 locks spanning approximately 2 miles. Stop for a coffee and cake at the Caen Hill cafe and watch the boaters going up and down the locks. There is plenty of wildlife to watch too, including the swans and herons that frequent this area and the beautiful kingfishers.
Take a look at the outstanding Caen Hill Locks on The Kennet and Avon Canal. There are a total of 16 locks forming the steepest part of the flight which totals 29 locks spanning approximately 2 miles. Stop for a coffee and cake at the Caen Hill cafe and watch the boaters going up and down the lock…
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Devizes, England