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Guide to the Kennet and Avon Canal Step onto the towpath and 12/06/2012 10:16 connect... with the great outdoors with your great-great grandfathers Our canal system is a vital part of the nation’s heritage, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. Think of your canals and rivers and the And it still helps make Britain great today. Locks, aqueducts, tunnels and incredible boat lifts surrounding hedgerows as long, winding nature are all testament to the golden age of British engineering, and most of it is beautifully preserved. reserves. An ideal habitat for tiny creatures like dragonflies and butterflies, birds such as kingfishers and herons, and even larger mammals such as badgers, stoats or water voles, it’s a great way to enjoy the Great British Get involved, join us countryside right on your doorstep. In fact, a In an increasingly fast-paced and crowded A £3 text from you could help our team recent wildlife survey spotted over 60 different world, our historic canals and rivers are a plant wildflowers and grow a fruit orchard, species, and that’s not including the fish! local haven for people and nature. The Canal full of apple, damson and greengage trees. So make sure that you keep your & River Trust is the new charity entrusted The orchard will enhance the beauty of this eyes peeled as you amble through with the care of 2,000 miles of waterways in glorious waterside spot – as well as providing the scenery. England and Wales. food and shelter for threatened birds, bees Donate time – volunteer! and butterflies for many years to come. with great times Fancy getting involved with the valuable work So please text a gift of £3 today – every of the Trust? Whether you want to get stuck in penny you give will help make Caen Hill If you’re looking to break from routine, to at your local canal or take on more of an office- a very special place to spend time. escape the hustle and bustle of everyday based role, look at our website to find out Text BATH to 70007 to give £3 to our life or to find a peaceful place to enjoy a what’s happening in your area; there’s never Caen Hill project.* spot of lunch, your local canal is just a been a better time to get involved. stone’s throw away. With so much to do Plant some honeysuckle with and see, your canal is ideal for meeting friendly, like-minded people or spending your mobile quality time with your family and friends. We are undertaking 50 amazing projects to Or just bring yourself and a book for a help celebrate our launch. And we promise moment of peaceful solitude. that 100% of your donation will go directly to your local project. The handy map inside this leaflet is full of information on the unique activities Text today to help volunteers plant fruit trees and attractions that you’ll find on your at Caen Hill – one of the ‘Wonders of the Open up for your local map local waterway. So if you’re after some Waterways’ on the Kennet & Avon Canal. fresh air and freedom, grab the kids or grandparents and get out on the towpath! For more information go to canalrivertrust.org.uk *You will be charged £3 plus one message at your standard network rate of which the Canal & River Trust will receive a £3 donation, except from O2 customers where the donation received will be £2.96. If we receive more money than we need then the extra donations will be used on similar work. By using this service, you agree that we may contact you in the future. If you’d rather we didn’t, reply ‘DECLINE to 70007’. Charity number: 1146792 To the best of our knowledge correct at time of print of time at correct knowledge our of best the To find out more at canalrivertrust.org.uk at more out find gone by gone of fresh air fresh of with a time time a with with a breath breath a with Connecting you Connecting Connecting me Connecting Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and Devizes’ canals Devizes’ and Bradford-on-Avon Bath, Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and Devizes’ canals Devizes’ and Bradford-on-Avon Bath, YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GUIDE FREE YOUR YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GUIDE FREE YOUR i i B1W_M152_A5DD_Bath.indd 1 Step onto the towpath and 12/06/2012 10:16 connect... with the great outdoors with your great-great grandfathers Our canal system is a vital part of the nation’s heritage, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. Think of your canals and rivers and the And it still helps make Britain great today. Locks, aqueducts, tunnels and incredible boat lifts surrounding hedgerows as long, winding nature are all testament to the golden age of British engineering, and most of it is beautifully preserved. reserves. An ideal habitat for tiny creatures like dragonflies and butterflies, birds such as kingfishers and herons, and even larger mammals such as badgers, stoats or water voles, it’s a great way to enjoy the Great British Get involved, join us countryside right on your doorstep. In fact, a In an increasingly fast-paced and crowded A £3 text from you could help our team recent wildlife survey spotted over 60 different world, our historic canals and rivers are a plant wildflowers and grow a fruit orchard, species, and that’s not including the fish! local haven for people and nature. The Canal full of apple, damson and greengage trees. So make sure that you keep your & River Trust is the new charity entrusted The orchard will enhance the beauty of this eyes peeled as you amble through with the care of 2,000 miles of waterways in glorious waterside spot – as well as providing the scenery. England and Wales. food and shelter for threatened birds, bees Donate time – volunteer! and butterflies for many years to come. with great times Fancy getting involved with the valuable work So please text a gift of £3 today – every of the Trust? Whether you want to get stuck in penny you give will help make Caen Hill If you’re looking to break from routine, to at your local canal or take on more of an office- a very special place to spend time. escape the hustle and bustle of everyday based role, look at our website to find out Text BATH to 70007 to give £3 to our life or to find a peaceful place to enjoy a what’s happening in your area; there’s never Caen Hill project.* spot of lunch, your local canal is just a been a better time to get involved. stone’s throw away. With so much to do Plant some honeysuckle with and see, your canal is ideal for meeting friendly, like-minded people or spending your mobile quality time with your family and friends. We are undertaking 50 amazing projects to Or just bring yourself and a book for a help celebrate our launch. And we promise moment of peaceful solitude. that 100% of your donation will go directly to your local project. The handy map inside this leaflet is full of information on the unique activities Text today to help volunteers plant fruit trees and attractions that you’ll find on your at Caen Hill – one of the ‘Wonders of the Open up for your local map local waterway. So if you’re after some Waterways’ on the Kennet & Avon Canal. fresh air and freedom, grab the kids or grandparents and get out on the towpath! For more information go to canalrivertrust.org.uk *You will be charged £3 plus one message at your standard network rate of which the Canal & River Trust will receive a £3 donation, except from O2 customers where the donation received will be £2.96. If we receive more money than we need then the extra donations will be used on similar work. By using this service, you agree that we may contact you in the future. If you’d rather we didn’t, reply ‘DECLINE to 70007’. Charity number: 1146792 To the best of our knowledge correct at time of print of time at correct knowledge our of best the To find out more at canalrivertrust.org.uk at more out find gone by gone of fresh air fresh of with a time time a with with a breath breath a with Connecting you Connecting Connecting me Connecting Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and Devizes’ canals Devizes’ and Bradford-on-Avon Bath, Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and Devizes’ canals Devizes’ and Bradford-on-Avon Bath, YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GUIDE FREE YOUR YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GUIDE FREE YOUR i i B1W_M152_A5DD_Bath.indd 1 Bath i Your A46 A4 local canal 10 3 Bradford-on-Avon 4 The town of Bradford-on-Avon crosses the River Avon and 6 A36 A363 is a history lesson brought the railway line. There are lots A361 A431 to life. Highlights include the of ways to explore the canal 7 A4 5 remains of an Iron Age fort and its surroundings, with 2 and a Roman villa just outside boats, canoes and bicycles all the town. available for hire. It also offers A365 plenty of pubs and restaurants. The Kennet & Avon Canal A36 The Lock Inn Café is the runs from Reading to Bristol, KENNET & AVON CANAL 1 perfect place to reward yourself and includes the magnificent A3102 after a towpath walk. 8 Avoncliff Aqueduct that 9 A3062 A367 A350 BATH Sat Nav: BA2 4ET Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk to download family trail maps A342 Bath A365 A363 Bath Bradford-on-Avon Devizes Compared to the Roman baths in this historic city, the Kennet i Bradford-on-Avon A363 Masons Lane & Avon Canal is a relative newcomer at just 200 years old.
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