Where are we?
How to find us
Kintbury is a picturesque village just off the A4 between Newbury and Hungerford. Kintbury was mentioned in the Doomsday book and has documented links with Jane Austen, who wrote about visits to Kintbury in some of her letters. She stayed at Croft Cottage, and at the old vicarage, which is located beside the canal. (Source: Nicola Cornick – The Secret Life of a Country Village.)
Our horse-drawn barge and day-hire self-drive narrowboat are based at the edge of the village, close to Kintbury station. There is parking next to the canal in the Dundas Arms car park, which is free of charge to our customers. Some of our one-way horse-drawn barge trips begin at Hungerford and end at Kintbury.
Directions for Horse Drawn Barge
For Sat navigation please use postcode RG17 9UT for directions to Kintbury Lock.
M4 from the West
- Exit the M4 at Junction 14 and follow the A338 to Hungerford
- When you reach a mini-roundabout at the A4 junction, follow the A4 left turn towards Newbury
- Continue for about 3 miles and then take the right-hand turn signposted for Kintbury
- Continue on this road until you come to the level crossing at Kintbury Station
- Please use the car park between the railway crossing and the canal, which is situated alongside our mooring. There is alternative car parking on the opposite side of the road next to the signal box
M4 from the East
- Exit the M4 at Junction 13 and follow the A34 southbound towards Newbury
- Take the exit signposted A4 to Hungerford
- Continue along the A4 for about 5 miles (past the Halfway Inn on your right) and take the left-hand turn signposted for Kintbury
- Continue on this road until you come to the level crossing at Kintbury Station
- Please use the car park between the railway crossing and the canal, which is situated, alongside our mooring. There is alternative car parking on the opposite side of the road next to the signal box
A34 from the North or South
- Take the exits signposted A4 to Hungerford
- Continue along the A4 for about 5 miles (past the Halfway Inn on your right) and take the left hand turn signposted for Kintbury
- Continue on this road until you come to the level crossing at Kintbury Station
- Please use the car park between the railway crossing and the canal, which is situated, alongside our mooring. There is alternative car parking on the opposite side of the road next to the signal box
We are also accessible by rail.
Train information available from National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
Directions for Self Drive Day Boat
For Sat navigation please use postcode RG17 9UT for directions to Kintbury Lock.
M4 from the West
- Exit the M4 at Junction 14 and follow the A338 to Hungerford
- When you reach a mini-roundabout at the A4 junction, follow the A4 left turn towards Newbury
- Continue for about 3 miles and then take the right-hand turn signposted for Kintbury
- Continue on this road until you come to the level crossing at Kintbury Station
- Go over the level crossing and turn immediately into the car park on your right. You will see Cygnet moored on the canal just by the Lock
M4 from the East
- Exit the M4 at Junction 13 and follow the A34 southbound towards Newbury
- Take the exit signposted A4 to Hungerford
- Continue along the A4 for about 5 miles (past the Halfway Inn on your right) and take the left-hand turn signposted for Kintbury
- Continue on this road until you come to the level crossing at Kintbury Station
- Go over the level crossing and turn immediately into the car park on your right. You will see Cygnet moored on the canal just by the Lock
A34 from the North or South
- Take the exits signposted A4 to Hungerford
- Continue along the A4 for about 5 miles (past the Halfway Inn on your right) and take the left-hand turn signposted for Kintbury
- Continue on this road until you come to the level crossing at Kintbury Station
- Go over the level crossing and turn immediately into the car park on your right. You will see Cygnet moored on the canal just by the Lock
We are also accessible by rail.
Train information available from National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
The Kennet Horse Boat Company brings you two ways to enjoy a leisurely boat trip on one of England’s finest canals
Just sit back and soak up the beauty of the countryside from a totally different viewpoint.
Horse-Drawn Boat Trips
Our public horse-drawn trips on the Kennet and Avon Canal last from two to three hours and can operate seven days a week, from Easter to the end of September. You can just hop on if we have any spare seats – but it’s best to book in advance so that you guarantee reserved seats.
Self-Drive Boat Day Hire
A group of up to eight people can enjoy the freedom of the Kennet and Avon canal with self-drive day-hire on our traditional style 9m (30ft) narrow boat, Cygnet, which is built to a very high specification. Everyone gets a great view, the main passenger area can be opened up to enjoy the fresh air. It is available for hire most of the year.
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NEW - Wild glamping experience
Unique stays in our shepherd's hut
From £75 (for 1 night, 4 people)
- Family and Dog Friendly
- Glampsite set in 10 acres of pastureland near Newbury in Berkshire
- A 15-minute drive to Hungerford, Greenham Common and Highclere Castle
- Shepherd’s hut heated by wood burner; exclusive use of shower hut
- Located in the historic village of Hamstead Marshall, the shepherd’s hut is walking distance from the Kennet and Avon Canal and that all-important village pub.
Enjoy a leisurely canal boat trip
A unique experience, perfect for sharing time or perhaps celebrating a birthday with friends and family
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