Little adventures on your doorstep Explore Avoncliff Aqueduct The Avoncliff Aqueduct on the Bradford-on-Avon Kennet & Avon Canal is one Turleigh side Avoncliff of two magnificent aqueducts ad e Ro within walking distance of each omb Belc other. Why not visit them both! Avoncliff Aqueduct Dundas Aqueduct nal on Ca t & Av Kenne Weir n r Avo Cross Guns Rive No 10 Tea Gardens Westwood side STAY SAFE: Stay Away From the Edge Map not to scale: covers approx 0.5 miles/0.8km A little bit of history John Rennie designed the Avoncliff Aqueduct to carry the Kennet & Avon Canal across the wide Avon Valley without the need for locks. Opened in 1801, it was his first across the canal (the second being the Dundas Aqueduct nearby). Almost immediately, the central Best of all arch sagged! it’s FREE!* Five things t o do at Av oncli ff Aqueduct Walk to the tiny hamlet of Avoncliff and view the Information aqueduct from there. It’s built of Bath stone that Avoncliff Aqueduct was transported from local quarries by the canal. Avoncliff BA15 2HB Take a picnic and watch the boats crossing the aqueduct. Parking Cycle up the towpath and visit the even more Toilets magnificent Dundas Aqueduct, opened in 1805. Café Spot the modern mason’s marks on the aqueduct made when it was repaired. Pub If you’re really quiet kingfishers can often be seen Picnic in this area. Be quick or you’ll miss them! Path Allow 1-2 hours for this visit What to Spot * Don’t forget: Explore the waterside together. Although the site is always How many of these can you spot? open the facilities and boat trips may not be and some A duck quacking may be chargeable. Please check with local businesses before setting out. The number of a A fascinating insect bridge or lock The names of A face two boats or animal in the Sign up for our An interesting clouds newsletter and get regular stone or brick 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. 10/19.