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Caen Hill Locks

969 Reviews

#3 of 23 things to do in Devizes

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Canal & River Trust Car Park 1 The Locks, Devizes SN10 1PR, England

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“A great place for a stroll, and ducks too!”

A group of us went on a summer evening's walk from the Wharf in Devizes, along the canal to Caen... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

MisterBee123

Chippenham, United Kingdom

“Technology and Nature”

The vista of the lock flight is an impressive one and the whole thing works as it did when it was... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

AllenJ202

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What travelers are saying

Fantastic feat of engineering and a good little walk from Devizes centre.Sadly the cafe was closed by two canal volunteers were very welcoming and informative.

A lovely walk and we got to chat with all sorts of fascinating people.Our children were fascinated with the whole thing too!

We walked along the tow path several times, the countryside is amazing and along the locks in the pounds I saw a heron, swans and baby cygnets with many ducks living alongside the holiday makers.

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Canal & River Trust Car Park 1 The Locks, Devizes SN10 1PR, England

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MisterBee123

Chippenham, United Kingdom

16760

Reviewed 3 days ago

A great place for a stroll, and ducks too!

A group of us went on a summer evening's walk from the Wharf in Devizes, along the canal to Caen Hill flight of locks, and back again. A great place for a walk in summer and at any time of year. Lots of nature to...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank MisterBee123

AllenJ202

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Technology and Nature

The vista of the lock flight is an impressive one and the whole thing works as it did when it was built. The added bonus is the plethora of mostly birdlife on the cut. Kingfisher, heron and wildfowl.

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank AllenJ202

Quintonpreston

Woking, United Kingdom

279

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Travelling in a narrow boat

The canal and river authority volunteers helped us travel through this beautiful area of the canal.an amazing trip

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank Quintonpreston

DKHE2010

United Kingdom

14369

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Poor lock keeping

Recently went both up and down the Caen Hill lock flight whilst on a narrowboat holiday. We were made aware of the restrictions on the locks due to water resource issues on the long pound at the top of the locks. On the way up...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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j0j00605

St Helens, United Kingdom

4617

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fascinating Stroll Along the Kent & Avon Canal - Caen.

Well documented history of the locks as we strolled along reading the boards which give detailed information. Beautiful views & quaint cafe added to our enjoyment. On the way back to the car park we skirted the Jubilee Wood which in years to come will...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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jackyshurt

Devizes, United Kingdom

251

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Just Amazing!

I remember well these locks before they were restored and now it is just an absolute pleasure to watch the boats go through the locks. The people in the boats are friendly in the main and are happy to wave to any children you have...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank jackyshurt

Graham L

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Moving Water

Lucky enough to live nearby, as well as the remarkable locks, the water attracts a good variety of wildlife. There is a tea shop at the top and it is a photographers (and dogs) playground.

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Graham L

luc_vdw

Torhout

7020

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Extroardinary well restored locks !

very beautiful site ! Historical - a technical masterpiece ..... Take a walk along the locks and enjoy the wonderful area.

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank luc_vdw

frankmikos

Farnborough, United Kingdom

4812

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

8th Wonder Of The World !

Ideal for history & wildlife lovers , family friendly , dog friendly , ideal for families planning a picnic or wishing to go cycling /walking. Admire the wonderful locks and be amazed ( which you will be ! ) . After your walk relax at...More

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank frankmikos

GReyMaiden

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

825148

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Inspiring

We visited the incredible Caen Hill Locks today by bike and I was quite literally blown away. 29 locks in close succession all In working order. A true stroke of historical engineering genius.