6k Run Devizes: Scenic Route Along the Kennet and Avon Canal

Route Overview & Local Insights

This beginner-friendly 6.0km "out and back" route offers a perfectly flat, paved surface along the historic Kennet and Avon Canal. Starting near the Devizes Cemetery, runners will enjoy a seamless stretch of waterside path heading toward Laywood Bridge (Bridge 135). With 0m of ascent, it is an ideal choice for interval training or a steady recovery run where you can lock into a consistent rhythm without the interruption of hills or traffic. The path is well-maintained, providing a reliable footing for all seasons while you pass colorful narrowboats and local waterfowl along the tranquil waterway.

Running through Devizes means immersing yourself in the heart of Wiltshire’s industrial heritage. While this specific route heads east toward the quiet outskirts, the canal itself is famous for the nearby Caen Hill Flight, a staggering series of 29 locks just to the west. This section of the towpath was once the lifeline for transporting coal and stone between London and Bristol in the 19th century. Today, it serves as a serene green corridor where the sound of the wind through the hedgerows replaces the bustle of the town, offering runners a peaceful escape into the English countryside.