Bath Locks, Flight of locks at Kennet and Avon Canal, England.
Bath Locks is a series of six connected water chambers on the Kennet and Avon Canal that allows boats to navigate different elevation changes. The locks work together as a system to gently raise or lower vessels between different water levels.
Engineer John Rennie designed these locks during canal construction between 1794 and 1810. They were essential for connecting Bristol and Reading by water.
Gas lamps dating from the early 1800s line the locks and show how boats could travel at night. They represent early examples of technological progress in British canal navigation.
Passing through all six locks takes several hours and depends on water conditions and the number of boats in use. It is wise to plan plenty of time and check local conditions before setting out.
Bath Deep Lock merges two former separate chambers into one large structure. This shows an innovative solution for handling steep terrain.
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Part of: Kennet and Avon Canal
GPS coordinates: 51.37690,-2.35181
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03
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