Great Bedwyn

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Footpath crossing the tracks. A shortcut from the canal towpath past the church into the south end of the village. The buffer stop marks the end of the commuter line which runs between Bedwyn and London Paddington. Trains arriving at Bedwyn shunt onto this siding where they wait off the main line before heading back to London again.
Photo by Des Blenkinsopp (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Kennet & Avon Navigation: Beech Tree Walk Bridge 98 The lock behind the bridge is Lock No 63, Crofton Bottom Lock: sometimes it is given the same name as the bridge.
Paddington to the West Country railway, near Great Bedwyn Coming into view is a steam special train service from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. It is being hauled by a LNER Gresley Class A4 locomotive named 'Bittern' and numbered 60019. It is one minute ahead of schedule.
Bridge 99, Kennet and Avon Canal, near Crofton. This dilapidated and virtually useless bridge is said by some to be called 'New Bridge'. The Ordnance Survey don't agree saying that this one is New Bridge 1595422 It definitely has a small plaque with the number '99' affixed to it so that is what I shall call it. Bridge 99 is shown at difference places depending on which map one looks at. The OS 1:25K tallies with my GPS placing the bridge firmly in SU2663.
Bridge 99 over the Kennet and Avon canal. The bridge has looked like this for many years judging from historic photos of it. Some authorities have it named as 'New Bridge' but not the Ordnance Survey who show this one as bearing that name on the 1:25K edition anyway 1595422 That said, the 1:25K and 1:50K maps differ as to its location. My GPS and Google Earth confirm that, in this image, both bridge and viewpoint are in SU2663.
Village Hotel Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

4 out of 5
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Swindon England
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$72 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

4 out of 5
Pipers Way Swindon England
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$72 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (528 reviews)
The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was excellent with a good desk and chair and an easy chair i got a lot of work done.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Bowling Green Road Thatcham England
$70 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$84 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Thatcham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre and Kennet ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (770 reviews)
All of the above

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The Bear

The Bear

2.5 out of 5
1 High St Marlborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ...
7.8/10 Good! (18 reviews)
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Suite Life Serviced Apartments

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
3A Charnwood Court Swindon England
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Stone Circle Glamping

Stone Circle Glamping

2 out of 5
Larkhill Rd Durrington England
Stay at this cabin in Salisbury. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Stonehenge and Durrington Walls are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
The shepherds hut I stayed in for one night was so warm and cosy, it was like staying in a giant wendy house. I would have liked face to face contact with the host, but I guess thats a "sign of the times" Beautiful view of the countryside.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Nice for a walk and to see the sights with Silbury Hill just across the road and within walking distance to Avebury. The entrance is nice but you don’t get to see the full length - is only 3 galleries

West Kennet Long Barrow

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a visit to West Kennet Long Barrow. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

West Kennet Long Barrow

Avebury Stone Circle

After visiting Avebury Stone Circle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Avebury. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury Manor

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a trip to Avebury Manor. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Avebury Manor

Silbury Hill

Find out about the history of Avebury when you spend time at Silbury Hill. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Silbury Hill

The Merchant's House Marlborough

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Merchant's House Marlborough during your trip to Marlborough. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

The Merchant's House Marlborough

Hackpen Hill

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hackpen Hill during your travels in Broad Hinton.

Hackpen Hill

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Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

$213
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94% of travellers recommend
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Highclere Castle, Bampton & Oxford: Downton Abbey Filming Locations Tour

$193
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Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

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$118
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Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath

Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry

$93
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Stonehenge, Avebury & the Cotswolds from Bath (Small group)

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