Section 5 of 10, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
Martinslade to Stanton St Bernard
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 957 618. Finish: SU 090 620. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 86 m of climbing and 13 m of descent; highest point 133 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Martinslade.
- Bus stops
- Wharf Cottage, 240 m from the start. Directions ST 956 617Seend Fork, 350 m from the start. Directions ST 956 615Three Magpies, 500 m from the start. Directions ST 952 620
- Car park
- Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions ST 954 620
Getting back
The section finishes at Stanton St Bernard. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Coate Road, 750 m from the finish. Directions SU 093 626
Planning the Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
- The guidebook: The Kennet and Avon Canal (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 58%, gravel and tracks 33%, paved or flagged 8%.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 37 m in a kilometre (1 in 27), starting 1.4 miles in.
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