{"product_id":"9781786312303-the-kennet-and-avon-canal","title":"The Kennet and Avon Canal","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiking the full canal from Reading to Bristol plus 20 day walks\u003cbr\u003eGuidebook to walking along the Kennet \u0026amp; Avon Canal. The 94 mile route from Reading to Bristol is split into 7 stages of fairly easy walking, and includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath and Bristol's Floating Harbour. 20 circular walks are also included, ranging from 4¼ to 9 miles, taking in the best sections of the canal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eStretching across southern England, the Kennet and Avon Canal offers walkers 152km (94 miles) of scenic towpaths linking the historic towns of Reading and Bristol through gentle river valleys, chalk hills and rolling countryside. \u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThis iconic route passes through the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath and Bristol’s vibrant Floating Harbour, offering walkers a unique blend of industrial heritage, waterways, nature, historic towns and rural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Kennet and Avon Canal\u003c\/i\u003e from Cicerone is a comprehensive two-part walking guide to this classic route, combining the full canal path with a selection of shorter day walks that explore the best sections and surroundings. Whether you’re planning to walk the canal end-to-end or enjoy a series of rewarding excursions, this guide provides clear directions, practical insight and inspirational highlights for every stage and outing.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete coverage of the 152km (94-mile) canal path from Reading to Bristol, described in seven manageable stages with step-by-step guidance for navigation along towpaths, locks, aqueducts and canal towns — ideal for long-distance walkers on a week-long break \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty circular day walks ranging from approximately 7 to 15km (4¼–9miles) that take in the canal’s most scenic and historic sections, perfect for half-day excursions and exploring nearby villages and countryside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:50,000 Ordnance Survey mapping, downloadable GPX files and detailed route descriptions are included for every walk and canal stage, helping you walk with confidence whether you’re tackling the full route or a shorter outing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy access points to the walks from towns and cities such as Reading, Newbury, Hungerford, Great Bedwyn, Pewsey, Devizes, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath, Keynsham and Bristol, making planning logistics, accommodation, and transport simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights of the route include Crofton Pumping Station, the remarkable Caen Hill flight of locks at Devizes, the ornate aqueducts at Avoncliff and Dundas, and the rolling landscapes of the North Wessex Downs and Cotswolds National Landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e          \u003cp\u003eFrom tranquil towpaths winding through riverside meadows to the engineering marvels of lock flights and aqueducts, the Kennet and Avon Canal invites walkers to immerse themselves in southern England’s scenery and heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cp\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eWith this guidebook, you can explore the canal at your own pace, enjoying hidden corners, historic towns, and the ever-changing landscapes along this classic inland waterway.\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41779294208097,"sku":"9781786312303","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_12678004_12184_20241125122237.jpg?v=1732543473","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781786312303-the-kennet-and-avon-canal","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}