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Narrowboating for Beginners

What Americans need to know when considering a narrowboat vacation in the UK

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Wilton Windmill and Wilton Water

March 8, 2020March 8, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

It can be frustrating when on a narrowboat to learn of a nearby historical site, stately home or stunning view,

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Savernake Forest

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

I just posted about Giles Wood, a new forest on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Savernake Forest, however, is definitely

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Giles Wood

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

England was carpeted with forests before the Industrial Revolution, before oaks were felled to build sailing ships to fight the

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Long-distance walking trails along the Kennet & Avon Canal

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

Although at 87 miles (140 km) walking the length of the Kennet & Avon Canal is certainly the equivalent of

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NCR 4 and cycling the K&A

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

National Cycle Route 4 largely follows the path of the Kennet & Avon Canal all the way from Bristol in

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Caen Hill Lock Flight

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

The Caen Hill Flight of Locks on the Kennet & Avon Canal is one of the Seven Wonders of the

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Vale of the White Horse

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

The Vale of Pewsey and Wiltshire in general can boast of a number of white horses—that is the outline of

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Historic pumping stations

February 27, 2020February 29, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

There are two significant (in that you can visit them and they’re still operating) pumping stations on the Kennet &

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Bath guided walks

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

I’ve decided to post short articles about the many things to see and do while exploring the Kennet & Avon

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Boating, Biking and Hiking the Kennet & Avon Canal

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Jennifer Petkus 0 Comments

I’ve just started work on my next guide, which will explore the Kennet & Avon Canal. It’s a return to

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