Canals and waterways

[iandsm]

We are planning a trip following the Kennet and Avon canal and would very much appreciate any tips or suggestions on campsites and pub stops especially those with a view of or actually on the canal. Thanks in anticipation.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

We stayed at the Devizes C&CC site that’s on the canal.
Take a bus from just outside to Devizes then walk back down the locks to the site.
3 Magpies pub just next door and The Barge pub a bit of a walk up the canal.
We plan on going back and then taking the bus to Bath.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Also you can stay at The 3 Magpies they have pitches around the back.

The Three Magpies , Melksham

Welcome to The Three Magpies a traditional country pub serving classic fayre in a warm friendly environment. Situated close to the Kennet Avon canal and on the A between Melksham Devizes The Three Magpies is a welcome stop off or destination

www.threemagpies.co.uk

 

[Eggs]

Fox hangers (locks), that's hard going if you are singlehanded.

 

[kevenh]

We are planning a trip following the Kennet and Avon canal and would very much appreciate any tips or suggestions on campsites and pub stops especially those with a view of or actually on the canal. Thanks in anticipation.

Rowbarge pub in Kintbury has good views of the canal and railway.
The railway mostly needs the Flying Scotsman to come by for me though

Devizes is near Cain Hill Locks, Wadworth Brewery, a CAMC site & CC site (& maybe other ‘brands!).

Newbury has the Fullers Lock Stock and Barrel pub sited near locks and river.

edit: sorry Coastal Cruiser. - didnt read previous posts & missed the Devizes mention.

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[Spriddler]

Pub and basic camp site right beside the canal at Honeystreet. It's a very quirky pub with an 'interesting' clientele last time I was there just before the lockdown.

https://thebargeinnhoneystreet.uk/

 

[pandas]

Lovely part of the country and canal, if you cycle the only issue is they cut the hawthorn hedge October/November and punctures are common

 

[pandas]

Is there a link for campsites anywhere within the UK that are by canals and good for cycling?

 

[Janine]

Is there a link for campsites anywhere within the UK that are by canals and good for cycling?

There was a thread on here a while back.

 

[kevenh]

Rowbarge pub in Kintbury

Wrong pub. It’s Dundas Arms in Kintbury

The Rowbarge is an excellent real ale & food pub but…. It’s by the K&A in Woolhampton

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[kevenh]

Also, and of less use, the kevenhs live 12min walk from Monkey Marsh Lock or about 20min bike ride from Rowbarge (Well, 35min for mrskevenh but…)
So DM us for MHF socials

 

[windboy]

Court Farm Bishops Canning near Devizes, CL on the bank of the canal short walk to TheBridge Inn. Basic but we love it Watch the canal boats go by and negotiate the swing bridge.

 

[The Coops]

Lancaster Canal 42 miles and no locks unless you want to go to Glasson Dock! Not the K and A but lock free!

 

[Bognor Saint]

We stayed at the Devizes C&CC site that’s on the canal.
Take a bus from just outside to Devizes then walk back down the locks to the site.
3 Magpies pub just next door and The Barge pub a bit of a walk up the canal.
We plan on going back and then taking the bus to Bath.
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We were there earlier this year. Second visit. Agree with your comments.
A Very interesting walk up the flight of locks and back.
Apparently there is another pub close to the Barge which has good reviews, can't remember the name.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Is there a link for campsites anywhere within the UK that are by canals and good for cycling?

There's a Facebook group...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1983284398349186/?ref=share

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

We were there earlier this year. Second visit. Agree with your comments.
A Very interesting walk up the flight of locks and back.
Apparently there is another pub close to the Barge which has good reviews, can't remember the name.

The other pub is The Brewery Inn up the lane a bit.
Your a better man than me walking up the locks
Was bad enough walking back from Devizes town to the site

 

[Itsmcb]

Pub and basic camp site right beside the canal at Honeystreet. It's a very quirky pub with an 'interesting' clientele last time I was there just before the lockdown.

https://thebargeinnhoneystreet.uk/

That Barge Inn looks interesting. I've put it on my list of weekend jaunts

 

[Viennese]

The other pub is The Brewery Inn up the lane a bit.
Your a better man than me walking up the locks
Was bad enough walking back from Devizes town to the site

You should have caught the bus back from town - easy enough!

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

You should have caught the bus back from town - easy enough!

Caught the bus to town then walked back downhill past the locks to the site, would not fancy the reverse way

 

[wolfie2]

Pub stop....Butt Inn, Aldermaston Wharf. Very cloe to the canal. Best to phone ahead.

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