Section 4 of 10, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
Bradford on Avon to Martinslade
9.3 miles (14.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 825 603. Finish: ST 957 618. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 29 m of climbing and 9 m of descent; highest point 57 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bradford on Avon.
- Station
- Bradford-on-Avon, 320 m from the start. Directions ST 824 606
- Bus stops
- Fitzmaurice Place, 220 m from the start. Directions ST 826 605Regents Place, 280 m from the start. Directions ST 826 605Post Office, 310 m from the start. Directions ST 828 604
- Car parks
- Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions ST 826 603Car park (pay), 180 m from the start. Directions ST 823 604Car park (pay), 200 m from the start. Directions ST 823 604
Getting back
The section finishes at Martinslade. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Wharf Cottage, 240 m from the finish. Directions ST 956 617Seend Fork, 350 m from the finish. Directions ST 956 615Three Magpies, 500 m from the finish. Directions ST 952 620
Planning the Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
- The guidebook: The Kennet and Avon Canal (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 98%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 11 m.
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