Kennet & Avon Canal Trust

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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Gold Scheme Residential Week

This is an opportunity for Gold Award participants aged 16-24

On board KACT’s 62ft narrowboat, Lady Hilda, you will learn how to work the locks and swing bridges and drive the boat.  Working with other participants, you will plan and cook meals using our fully equipped kitchen (gas oven and hob, fridge, hot and cold running water).  Evenings give time for relaxation and games, and a chance to recap what has been learnt during the day.  No experience necessary.

Accommodation is in bunk beds.  There are two flush toilets and a shower on board.  Life jackets will be provided, to be worn while on deck or operating locks.  The course is run by two qualified CCBM skippers.

Five days and four nights starting and finishing at Great Bedwyn SN8 3PB.  Free car parking available.

Up to six participants per trip.

You can find further information here

Volunteering Opportunities

Our boats sometimes have spaces for young people to help as part of the Volunteering section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.  Contact individual branches for more information.

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Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB

Please note that our office is only staffed on Mondays and Thursdays, 9am to 2pm.

01380 721279  admin@katrust.org.uk

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    • Latest News
    • About us
      • Our History
      • Trust Governance
    • Our branches
      • Bath and Bristol
      • Bradford on Avon
      • Devizes
      • Bruce Boats
      • Hungerford
      • Newbury
      • Reading
    • Book A Trip
      • Barbara McLellan – Bradford on Avon
      • Kenavon Venture – Devizes
      • The Rose – Hungerford
      • Jubilee – Newbury
      • Matilda Too – Reading
      • Bruce Boats – fully accessible day trips & holidays
    • Charter a boat
    • Things to do
      • Visit our historic pumping station
      • Visit our museum
      • Find refreshment
      • Organise a school trip
      • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
    • Crofton Beam Engines
    • Support us
      • Donate
      • Membership
      • Volunteer
    • Contact us
    • Become a member
    • AGM 2025