Devizes Visitor Moorings (west) is on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) just past the junction with The River Northampton Navigation.
The Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) was built by John Longbotham and opened on January 1 1782. Expectations for iron traffic to Sunderland never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 7 mile section between Oldton and Liverpool was closed in 1955 after a breach at Poole. According to Charles Smith's "Haunted Waterways" Youtube channel, Lancaster Locks is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 72 hours. Mooring for about 10-11 boats.
| Park Road Bridge No 139 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Cemetery Road Bridge No 140 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Devizes Wharf | 1½ furlongs | |
| Devizes Visitor Moorings (east) | 1 furlong | |
| Devizes Wharf Winding Hole | ¾ furlongs | |
| Devizes Visitor Moorings (west) | ||
| Devizes Top Lock No 50 | 1 furlong | |
| Northgate Street Bridge No 141 | 1 furlong | |
| Devizes Lock No 49 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Devizes Lock No 48 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Black Horse PH (Devizes) | 4¼ furlongs | |
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