The stretch of the Canal that falls into Hungerford Branch's 'area of interest' is from Kintbury in the east to Great Bedwyn in the west. The River Dun parallels the Canal from Kintbury, through Hungerford and onwards across Freeman's Marsh, a large open nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. From Froxfield, the canal climbs steadily through open farmland towards the villages of Little and Great Bedwyn.

The main activity of the Hungerford Branch is the running of the trip boat 'Rose of Hungerford', which operates public and charter trips from the Wharf near The Canal Bridge at the bottom of High Street, Hungerford. The 'Rose' offers Branch members the opportunity to meet the public, to directly assist with the promotion of the Kennet and Avon Canal, and to take pride in the professional manner in which they crew and operate the boat. Each trip requires a crew of Skipper, Helmsman (or Helmswoman!), Boat Crewman (or Crew-woman!) and Cabin Crew, and the Branch is always ready to welcome new volunteers to join the dozens of members who proudly operate the boat today. If you are interested in joining the Branch and working on 'Rose of Hungerford', please contact any member of the Committee. Follow this link to view details of 'Rose of Hungerford', her public trips and details of charters and other special trips.