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Caen Hill Schleusen
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Alec
October 10, 2019
Caen Hill Locks Kennet SN10 1QS 24 13
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.
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Devizes, England