Kennet and Avon Canal has 78 locks and 124 recorded mooring sites (44 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 21 water points. There are no active navigation closures on this waterway right now.
Locks
78
Mooring sites
124
Timed moorings
44
Water points
21
Frequently asked questions
How many locks are on the Kennet and Avon Canal?
There are 78 locks recorded on the Kennet and Avon Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.
Where can I moor on the Kennet and Avon Canal?
124 mooring sites are recorded on the Kennet and Avon Canal, of which 44 have a published time limit — usually 14 days, but shorter in busy spots. Visitor moorings and their time limits are shown on the Itchy Tiller map.
Is the Kennet and Avon Canal open at the moment?
There are no active navigation closures recorded on the Kennet and Avon Canal right now. Closures are checked against Canal & River Trust notices several times a day.
Are there water points on the Kennet and Avon Canal?
Yes — 21 water points are recorded on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Their locations are shown on the Itchy Tiller map alongside rubbish disposal and Elsan points.
Plan a route or track your stay on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Itchy Tiller shows this canal's locks, moorings and live closures on an interactive map, with route planning and mooring time-limit tracking built in.
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