Friday, 31st July, 2026 – Start: 10:30 am

Riders and Striders Towpath trail - Kennet and Avon Canal

CNL60 An easy and scenic Riders and Striders 6 ½ mile walk or scooter ride from the Brassknocker Basin to Avoncliff and back

Riders and Striders Towpath trail - Kennet and Avon Canal

Leisurely boating on the Kennet & Avon
Photo: John Shaw

Distance

6.5 miles / 10.46 km

Duration

4 hours

Difficulty

Easy access

Mobility aid rating

Mobility scooter

Shape

Linear

BOOKING REQUIRED also please note start time is 10.30am

Route description

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CNL60 An easy and scenic Riders and Striders 6 ½ mile walk or scooter ride from the Brassknocker Basin in Limpley Stoke to the quiet hamlet of Avoncliff and back, along a historic canal taking in two aqueducts where the canal runs above the river Avon and the railway. Plenty to see along the way and shady trees if the weather is hot.
No road-crossings and accessible toilet at start and finish. Surface stony and bumpy but a robust pavement scooter would be adequate.
We’ll take our lunch stop in Avoncliff at the No 10 Tearooms or you can use picnic tables by the canal. Option also of the Cross Guns pub. Return by the same route but Striders have the option of leaving the walk and continuing into Bradford on Avon after lunch and returning to the start by bus or train. (Car park closes 6pm).

  • Please wear weather-appropriate footwear and clothing for walking
  • Please bring a drink, a snack, and sunscreen
  • The day before a walk, please check to ensure it is still running – and for any exceptional weather forecasts / warnings
  • All walk leaders are appropriately trained and have basic first-aid skills
  • Assistance dogs (on short leads) are welcome
  • Guided walks with the Wardens are free, but we welcome donations to help us sustain our work across the Cotswolds National Landscape.

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Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: John Shaw, Peter Bird, Paula Brunt (DR)

Start

Address

Nearest Town: Limpley Stoke
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OS Grid Ref

ST 78241 62134

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Travel Info

Brass Knocker Basin Car Park BA2 7BN (£6 or £2 for Blue Badge Holders) Some free parking alongside the A36