Walking from Bradford on Avon to Avoncliff Aqueduct

Walking from Bradford on Avon to Avoncliff Aqueduct

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Posted 2017-09-16 by Tom Fieldhousefollow
Bradford On Avon is a beautiful and independently-minded town just seven miles from Bath. It also boasts a wonderful walk along its canal that takes in a 14TH Century Tithe Barn, idyllic canal towpaths and a stunning Victorian aqueduct. I took a morning walk there today and enjoyed every scenic second of it.



My walk began at the imposing 14th Century Tithebarn, which is just off the bustling centre of Bradford On Avon. It is a remarkable example of England's agricultural past and measures 50 metres in length. Once the epicentre of grain storage for the region, it is now a monument to be enjoyed.



Turning right at the barn and following the river, my walk led me along the banks of the river Avon, along a wide, well-paved road that sloped gently upwards to the canal towpath. The trees were teeming with birds and wildlife, and many walkers were out enjoying the sunny weather.



Following the gentle beat of barge engines, I walked uphill to the canal and saw many residential boats and boaters, just beginning their mornings. The canal is wide in Bradford and at times resembles a river rather than a barge waterway.



I headed onwards and reached Avoncliff after 30 minutes, stopping for a coffee at the wonderful Avoncliff aqueduct. This aerial bridge takes canal barges over the river Avon, speeding them towards the Bath Locks, a few nautical miles away. The aqueduct is an impressive structure and I enjoyed the spectacle from the beer garden of the Cross Guns Pub, with a cappuccino from their deli.





If you crave a little respite from city life, then this is truly the place to seek some gentle solitude. Aim for the early morning if you want to embrace this path by yourself.

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