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Explore the Kennet & Avon Canal by bus
On the 24 July the Kennet & Avon Canal launched its own Sunday bus service, the ‘Wigglybus’.
The service has been designed to fit with rail services from Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Weymouth, Reading and London Paddington making a day exploring the Kennet & Avon Canal the perfect car free day out.
Running on summer Sundays and August Bank Holiday Monday the Bradford (line 55) and Vale of Pewsey (line 66) shuttle buses allow canal visitors to travel between Bradford-on-Avon and Great Bedwyn without the hassle of traffic jams or parking.
Additionally the No.66 bus goes out to Pewsey where the canal towpath links in with the wider footpath network including the Wansdyke and Ridgeway National Trail which makes the towpath the perfect starting point for exploring the surrounding countryside.
In conjunction with the Wigglybus there is also the option of taking a Wigglywalk. Using the Wigglybus you can choose to take one of the six Wigglywalks between Devizes and Crofton. All of these walks are detailed in easy to use leaflets.
Oliver Giles Rural Transport Partnership Officer for the Kennet & Avon Canal said, “We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to leave the car at home and take the bus. The Wigglybus is a great way to see the countryside and the wonderful local asset that is the Canal.
“We want to give people without access to a car the opportunity to get out and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire and give people with cars the option of leaving them at home. Great value fares are available on the Wigglybus, with adult fares starting from £1 and young people travelling from as little as 20p.”
Oliver suggests a Wigglybus ride to Horton with Sunday lunch next to the canal then stroll the 2 ½ miles back to Devizes through the beautiful Vale of Pewsey. Alternatively there is the chance to visit the magnificent Caen Hill Lock Flight one of the wonders of the canal network supporting an abundance of wildlife.
Last updated: 22/10/2008
