How to get there - Devizes is at the junction of the A342 and A361. When traveling through the town look for the brown signs to Devizes Wharf or the Wharf Theatre.
Suggested Launch Site - Devizes Wharf is the best place to unload and launch but while there is parking here it is Pay and Dispaly at £0.50 per hour (until 6. p.m. - free on Sunday). depending on the timing this could prove expensive if you are doing this as part of a two or three day trip so I suggest you use the road side parking on the other side of the canal (signposted Cemetery)
A days paddle will take you to Honeystreet (The Barge Inn) where we camped before proceeding east for a second day. If you want a one day paddle you will need to leave a car at Honeystreet but if you want a two day trip you will need to leave a car at Wooton Rivers.
Devizes Wharf is also home to the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust who have a museum here.
General
Description - Set of East. This is the western end of the 16 mile "Long Pound" giving the opportunity for 2 days of portage free paddling. This is a nice paddle through mainly open chalk downland. There are a couple of swing bridges which you can get under with care.
God views of the Alton Barnes White Horse to the North towards the end of the day. The Barge Inn , in addition to having a fine selection of real ale, has a fairly basic but adequate campsite and is the centre for local enthusiasts of crop circles.
Day 2 of this 2 day trip can be found
here.
