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What's Nearby. Eating Out. Search What's Nearby. Proximity Within 10 5 2 0. A place of beauty and interest for photographers, and artists often set up in the shade of the trees as the view down the hill and across the valley is splendid on a clear day. If the locks are busy, there is always something to see and people to talk to, and some of the boaters may even welcome you to 'put your back into it' shutting the lock gates with them.
The whole 29 locks can take as much as 5 or more hours to pass through from Foxhangers at the bottom to Devizes town lock at the top. This is a great walk too. You could leave your car in the Caen Hill car park and walk along the tow path into the market town of Devizes in about half an hour where you will find a Town Museum, plus a canal Museum at the Warf, the Market Square with fountain Market Day is Thursday and well worth a visit.
There are pedestrianized shopping areas with a proper baker, butcher, greengrocer, hardware shops, as well as supermarkets, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. David H Plymouth, UK 7 contributions. What an incredible feat of engineering, considering the equipment was to hand at the time. Be prepared to walk a far bit, there is a cafe near the top of the lock system. Paul R Epping, UK 1, contributions.
The gravel track that runs along side the canal is in very good condition and enables a constant speed to be maintained on the bike as I struggled up the long hill. I stopped a couple of times to speak to the narrow boat travellers and found they take almost three hours to negotiate the flight of locks. On close inspection the feat of engineering is something to behold and even if you are pedaling it is worth taking your time to stop for a closer look. We chatted to the very friendly lock keeper who was traveling up the hill on a quad bike.
It was approaching 5. He explained much about the construction and he made the visit very worthwhile. If you like engineering, this is for you. Clorryb Swindon, UK 53 contributions. Parking: There is specific car park which is down a long lane. On arrival there were no pay and display machines and were directed to the cafe to pay which is a five minute walk away.
Locks: So fascinating to see so many locks going up a hill!! Our teenage son rarely leaves the home these days PlayStation is far exciting but even he found the whole thing quite fascinating! We watched happily while the barges were going through the locks. It takes a barge 5 hours to get from the top to bottom and no that wasn't a typo!!
It looked like hard work to me! Cafe: There is a cafe where you pay We didn't use it Pub: There is one right at the top of the hill We didn't see as we stopped too soon grrrrrr before walking to the bottom. Well worth a visit even for teenagers!! Tilly41 Berkshire, UK 49, contributions. One of the best attractions in Devizes specially on a sunny day. Round trip about 2 miles, and a fairly easy walk. The cafe is reasonably priced, not licensed though, but serve good coffees and delicious cakes For anyone visiting Devizes, it should be a must visit.
Valerie D Devizes, UK 31 contributions. Very enjoyable afternoon. Showing results of 1, Add a reply. MicHazel Corsham, UK 18 contributions. Read all replies. Tony H Worcester, UK 2 contributions. Anywhere in devizes showing the joshua v parker boxing this Saturday night?
Wadworth Brewery - With a strong heritage and sense of tradition, this brewery is an excellent place to visit for a well-crafted drink. Roundway Down Iron Age Fort - With breath-taking views, this is the ideal spot for anyone planning a walk in the countryside. The Wharf Theatre - This slightly unconventional theatre by the canal is the perfect place to take in a local theatre production. The Vaults Micropub - This grade 2 listed building is a great place to experience new ales and a range of flavours.
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