Discover Dundas Aqueduct The spectacular Dundas Aqueduct on the Claverton Kennet & Pumping Kennet & Avon Canal Bath Avon Canal Station is a Scheduled Ancient 6 3 Monument. That means A d it’s as important as a o Stonehenge! R r e t s n i m r River Avon a Dundas Crane Dundas W Basin Aqueduct Tollhouse lock keeper’s cottage Ken net & Avo n C Somerset an Coal Lift al Bridge Somerset Coal Canal (Somersetshire Coal Canal Society) Church Lane Bradford-on-Avon Avoncliff Aqueduct Little adventures on your doorstep Angel Fish Brass Knocker Basin STAY SAFE: Stay Away From Brassknocker the Edge Hill Map not to scale: covers approx 1.4 miles/2.4km A little bit of history John Rennie designed the Dundas Aqueduct and it’s regarded as his finest architectural achievement. He built it to carry the Kennet & Avon Canal across the wide Avon valley without the need for locks. Opened in 1805, it’s named after Charles Dundas, first chair of the Kennet & Avon Canal Company. Best of all it’s FREE!* ve thi Fi ngs to d o at D unda s Aque Information Walk down into the valley and view the aqueductduct Brassknocker Hill from below. It’s built of Bath stone that was Monkton Combe transported by the canal from local quarries. Bath BA2 7JD Look out for old canal features such as the crane for loading and unloading goods, and the lift bridge Parking at the entrance to the Somerset Coal Canal. Toilets Hire a bike and visit Avoncliff Aqueduct also built Restaurant by John Rennie and opened in 1801. Information Have a picnic and watch the boats crossing Picnic the aqueduct. Cycling/hire Explore Somersetshire Coal Canal built to transport coal from local coalfields to Bath Boat/canoe and much of Bristol. hire Path Allow 2 hours for this visit * Don’t forget: Although the site is always open the facilities and boat Did you know?... trips may not be and some may be chargeable. Please Coots have a white spot on check with local businesses the front of their head and before setting out. moorhens have a bright red beak tipped with yellow, and a white stripe on their side. Sign up for our newsletter and get regular updates and offers from the Canal & River Trust. Simply go online and search for ’. Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk ‘canal newsletter to discover lots of fun things to do with the family. © Canal & River Trust Charity no. 1146792 A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped produce these. 02/18.