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Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal

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📷 Stephen McKay · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.39262, -1.24786

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 4

Varies

Waterside walks

Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
The Brenda Parker WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Yellow RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Route 422Cycling route
Named routeRef 422National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route93 m
Named routeRef 4Length 93 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths
Monkey Marsh Swing Bridgebridleway · 14 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 14 mSurface woodPath type: bridleway
Chamberhouse Mill Lanebridleway · 189 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 189 mSurface pavedPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal

📷 Stephen McKay · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet & Avon Canal

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🌱Turnfields ParkUrban park1.3 km→🐄Bucklebury Farm ParkVisitor farm4.8 km→🌱Dunstan GreenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Dunstan GreenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Stroud GreenUrban park4.6 km→🐄Guinea Pig VillageVisitor farm4.8 km→

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