Welcome to Kennet and Avon Canal

The Kennet and Avon Canal is a waterway that runs through the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Berkshire in England. The canal was built in the late 18th century to connect the River Thames at Reading with the River Avon at Bath. The canal is 87 miles long and has 105 locks, making it one of the most challenging canals in the country.

The Somerset section of the Kennet and Avon Canal is particularly beautiful, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The canal passes through the historic town of Bath, where visitors can see the famous Pulteney Bridge and the Roman Baths. The canal also passes through the picturesque village of Bradford-on-Avon, which is known for its charming architecture and quaint shops.

The Kennet and Avon Canal is a popular destination for boaters, walkers, and cyclists. The towpath along the canal provides a scenic route for walkers and cyclists, while boaters can enjoy the challenge of navigating the many locks. The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, including kingfishers, otters, and water voles. Overall, the Kennet and Avon Canal is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 3.7°C

Feels Like: -2.1°C

Wind: 22.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Widcombe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Alison Watts	Archway Street Bath Somerset BA2 4JG 1225421998 School Website
Widcombe Cofe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Wilson	Pulteney Road Bath Somerset BA2 4JG 1225310139 School Website
Bath College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Laurel Penrose	Avon Street Bath Avon BA1 1UP 1225312191 School Website
Beechen Cliff School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Markall	Kipling Avenue Bath Somerset BA2 4RE 1225480466 School Website
The Paragon School Junior School Of Prior Park College Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rosie Allen	Lyncombe House Lyncombe Vale Bath Somerset BA2 4LT 01225310837 School Website
Bath Academy Other Independent School Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Tim Naylor	27 Queen Square Bath Somerset BA1 2HX 1225334577 School Website
Hayesfield Girls School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Philip White	Upper Oldfield Park Bath Somerset BA2 3LA 01225426151 School Website
King Edwards School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Martin J Boden	North Road Bath Somerset BA2 6HU 01225464313 School Website
Bathwick St Mary Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Purkiss	Darlington Road Bath Somerset BA2 6NN 1225465654 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Bennett Tom Simmons	Oldfield Lane Bath Somerset BA2 3NR 01225303990 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 0.11 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 1.18 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 3.41 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 4.11 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 4.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Taxis 01225 444444 South Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4AF 0.14 Miles
Blue Car Private Hire 01225 318332 6 Lower Borough Walls, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1QR 0.29 Miles
Bond Street Chauffeur Services 01225 466198 18 New Bond Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1BA 0.45 Miles
V Cars - Bath 01225 464646 36 Monmouth Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2AN 0.46 Miles
Rainbow Taxis 01225 460607 Unit 3 Bruton Avenue Garages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4QJ 0.56 Miles
Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses 01761 413421 20-21 Green Park Mews, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1JD 0.62 Miles
Bath Taxi 07949 696950 3 Edgar Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2FJ 0.63 Miles
Smart Minibuses And Taxis 01225 442200 27 Devonshire Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4SU 0.67 Miles
V Cars - Bath 01225 464646 11 Cheltenham Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3EX 0.70 Miles
Bath Taxis 01225 447777 Cheltenham Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3EX 0.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bath Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Borough Walls Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stall Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stall Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wells Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laura Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsmead Square Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bath Postal Museum 2 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bath Postal Museum Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queen Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charles Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milsom Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walcot Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Widcombe Surgery 01225 310883	Widcombe Surgery 3-4 Widcombe Parade Widcombe Bath BA2 4JT
Bath Pavilion - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Parade Road Bath BA2 4EU
Bath Pavilion - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	North Parade Road Bath BA2 4EU
The Pulteney Practice 01225 464187	Pulteney Street Surgery 35 Great Pulteney Street Bath BA2 4BY
Junction Road Surgery	8 Junction Road Bath BA2 3NQ

Local Stores

Bath - Widcombe Hill
Widcombe Hill
Bath
Somerset
BA2 6AA
01225 469320
Store Website
0.08 miles

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SPAR Julian Road
2 Rivers Place
Bath
BA1 2RS
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashman Jones Vets: Widcombe
5 Widcombe Parade Widcombe Bath Somerset BA2 4JT 01225 807 510 vets@ashmanjones.co.uk Website 0.06 miles
Amenities

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Sat	closed	23:45
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Bath Veterinary Centre Ltd
1 Rivers Street Place Julian Road Bath Somerset BA1 2RS 01225 313995 r_harrison2@btconnect.com Website 0.83 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Ashman Jones London Road Veterinary Clinic
22-23 Walcot Buildings Bath Somerset BA1 6AD 01225 446 269 vets@ashmanjones.co.uk Website 0.96 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Bath Veterinary Group
Oldfield Park Veterinary Surgery 4 Third Avenue Bath Somerset BA2 3NY 01225 423652 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.98 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Cat only clinic 3-5.40pm
Fri	09:00	18:30
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Bath Veterinary Group
4 Beaufort East London Road Bath Somerset BA1 6QD 01225 312061 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.32 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Bath Veterinary Group
Rosemary Lodge Wellsway Bath Somerset BA2 5RL 01225 832 521 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 0.31 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

Julian Houseand#039;S Circuit Of Bath Walk
Bath Lancashire 0.33 miles

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Browns Folly
Lovely Large Woodland Walk With Plentiful Views Over The City. 14 Farleigh Rise Monkton Farleigh Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 2QP 3.13 miles Go To The Top Of The Steep Road (Very Steep!!) Free Car Park On Right With Barrier, Limited Spaces

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Bath Racecourse
A Lovely Walk Around The Edges Of The Track At Bathracecourse Perfect Space For The Energetic Breeds Who Need To Let Off Steam. 3 Blathwayt Cottages Lansdown Bath BA1 9BR 3.17 miles Parking At The Blathwayt Pub Which Is Lovely Does Good Food. Obviously Do Not Walk When A Race Day

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Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801. BA2 7FQ 3.39 miles From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.

The Avenue
Large Open Fields To Walk In, Takes Almost An Hour To Walk To One End And Back Again. If You Don't Mind A Little Road Walking, You Can Do A Circular Walk Which Includes The Incredible (And Dog Friendly) The Longs Arms In South Wraxall. Just Stick To The Footpath As The Farm Manager Is Fierce! There's A Few Parking Spaces On The South Wraxall End And A Few On The Monkton Farleigh End (Plus A Dog Poo Bin!) For A Few Weeks Each Year There's Cows In The Fields (Normally Late Summer) Link Ln Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 2QN 3.46 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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