Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is a charitable organisation working to preserve, conserve and improve the route of the Wilts & Berks canal. WBCT is …See more
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Aug 13, 2024
This is truly a hidden gem in Swindon! It took me some time to get to know about it but boy it's one of the most relaxing walks I have ever done in the UK! A perfect gateway from a hectic day. I like… Full review by Tharindu K
Jun 19, 2022
a really pretty canal with meandering views and calm waterways. probably the quietest stretch of canal we've been on so far this year although it was a rainy couple of days which may have kept peple … Full review by darylr5341
May 11, 2022
What a waste of money This could have been a cycle way of outstanding depth. However there is the tow path and various Inns along the way that one could, if inclined partake of strong ale and fine f… Full review by Minquies
Is there any fish left in this canal? i heard that the canal club have been electrifying the fish, catching them and selling them off to raise funds is this right?... what does that do to the eco-system? the fish aren't property of the canal club are they? fancy netting the sparrows that visit my garden for a quick buck? apparently they "relocated" the water voles and set up Newt walls as well. lets all mess with nature!
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I knew the farmer that ran this stretch of canal also known as westleas waters was the best fishing in Wiltshire at one point but the farmer owned the fish the council owned the canal and …
I knew the farmer that ran this stretch of canal also known as westleas waters was the best fishing in Wiltshire at one point but the farmer owned the fish the council owned the canal and he had to sell the fish off to allow for the houses being built the canal itself was full of big carp to the 20s bream roach Rudd gudgeon the only problem with it at first was the sheep in the field
I am thrilled to be re-connecting with my Swindonian roots, this summer. My husband and I want to spend a few days around swindon and Wiltshire, where I lived for 26 years. He doesn't know it at all, and I want to 'show off ' all wiltshires lovely Englishness. I want to hire a boat for a few days and explore via the canal. I would really appreciate advice on where to begin, moore up, explore, end up, etc. we are novices on rivers although hubby has a small boat for the sea. Then it's off to explore Cornwall. So my next lot of questions is What's the closest stretch of water we can sail to towards the west of England? Can it be done on the river from Wiltshire? Thank you so much. Regards, bobbie
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Unfortunately Bobbie, the swindon wilts and berks stretch of the canal is unconnected, the part that's left is not very big at the moment and isn't very lovely :( Unfortunately the canal is …
Unfortunately Bobbie, the swindon wilts and berks stretch of the canal is unconnected, the part that's left is not very big at the moment and isn't very lovely :( Unfortunately the canal is also not suitable to stay on for a few days... If you walk from kings hill you can make it down to the end at waitrose for cream tea and possibly a boat ride in about 20-30 mins. If you want a boating holiday i suggest lechlade.
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