Where can we start our Kennet and Avon Boat Hire?

We have 2 hire bases from which you could enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Kennet & Avon canal. Our Bathampton base is ideally located for exploring the western end of the Kennet & Avon Canal, including Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Caen Hill Locks and Devizes. Our Woolhampton Hire base is ideally located for exploring the eastern end of the Canal including Newbury, Hungerford, Wootton Rivers and potentially Devizes. Experienced boaters could also potentially head onto the Thames for example completing the Thames Ring on an extended 3-4 week hire.

How many locks are on the Kennet & Avon canal?

There are 104 locks in total on the Kennet & Avon Canal, these are wide locks which can take a little more effort to work over narrow locks, however chances are you'll navigate through many of the locks alongside another boat potentially another hire crew which can be fun and lightens the load.

How long is the Kennet & Avon Canal

The Kennet & Avon Canal is 87 miles long.

Is day boat hire available?

We are focused on overnight holiday hire, however you can check out our day hire page to find a list of day hire options some of which are on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Which short-break routes could we on the Kennet and Avon Canal?

Which week long routes could we do on the Kennet & Avon Canal?