Antique historic landmark Roman Baths in Bath, England. Photo: Hulki Okan Tabak, CC0, Unsplash

Hikes & Walks In Bath

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Visit Bath and explore this beautiful historic city in Somerset, South West England. Bath's small size makes it great for walking, with many of the city's top attractions within walking distance. Bath's rolling hills and tranquil surroundings are easily accessible due to the city's proximity to the countryside. Heading out of the city you'll find walks along lovely avenues, public gardens and along the beautiful River Kennet and Avon Canal.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Bath and North East Somerset

Hiking route · South West England

Circuit of Bath - Official way marked route

recommended route Difficulty difficult

33.2 km

9:09 h

712 m

701 m

Complete Circuit of Bath route. 20.5 miles of walking around the Bathscape. Offers stunning views, history, heritage, countryside and city. It can be walked, and is waymarked in either direction but the climbs are slightly easier in a clockwise direction - as this is plotted. You can start and finish in several places including Lansdown Park & Ride, Newbridge Park & Ride, Odd Down Park & Ride, Bathampton Village and the Brassknocker Basin car park at the canal centre (parking charges apply here). You can also walk the route in sections. There are several pubs and cafes along the route. In due course there will be a walking guide to accompany this walk which will be downloadable from the Bathscape and Cotswold National Landscape websites.

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Hiking route · South East England

Cotswold Round

recommended route Difficulty moderate

344.4 km

89:39 h

4,573 m

A loop walk around the cotwwolds 349.1 km (216.9 miles)7,555 m (24,787 ft) ascent319 m (1,047 ft) maximum height

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Hiking route · South West England

Light and Shade along the Midford Brook

recommended route

6.4 km

1:45 h

26 m

3 m

A beautiful flat walk through the countryside of south Bath along the babbling Midford Brook. One side offers woodland and shade and theother meadows and views up to Midford Castle.

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Hiking route · South West England

Circuit of Bath Walk 4 - Odd Down to Lansdown

recommended route Difficulty difficult

12.9 km

3:33 h

213 m

161 m

Odd Down park & Ride to Lansdown Park & Ride (with an option to break at Newbridge Park & Ride). This walk is one of four that together circle Bath. This is the longest section of the Circuitof Bath, however it can easily be split into two by stopping at Newbridge. To Newbridge the route meanders through farmland and woodland before passing through the picture perfect village of Englishcombe. From Newbridge, after a short climb through Newbridge Slopes nature reserve and into Weston it then ascends towards the famous landmarkof Beckford’s Tower offering stunning views all the way up. This walk has been created in partnership with the Bathscape Project. Bathscape works to improve the countryside around Bath - the green landscape setting of the world heritage site. It does this by encouraging peoples’ active enjoyment of the landscape and increasing access to the countryside, particularly for those who don’t typically do that. This is done through walking groups, the Bathscape Walking Festival, physical improvements to footpaths, trail guides like this one, schools resources, volunteering and family activities in parks. Activities are focussed with groups and in areas of higher need. The project also does this through providing advice to landowners of woodlands and grasslands, and via its own Community Action for Nature Volunteers. The work includes tree planting, woodland management, meadow creation, encouraging more species diversity in grassland sites.

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Hiking route · South West England

Circuit of Bath Walk 3 - Brassknocker Basin to Odd Down

recommended route Difficulty difficult

8.1 km

2:11 h

145 m

2 m

Brassknocker Basin (near Monkton Combe) to Odd Down P&R. This walk is one of four that together circle Bath. Starting gently this leg first follows the Midford Brook, and then the disused Somersetshire Coal Canal passing the site of the historic Combe Hay Locks. It then climbs up to rewarding views from the Millennium view point over the Southern Bathscape. This walk has been created in partnership with the Bathscape Project. Bathscape works to improve the countryside around Bath - the green landscape setting of the world heritage site. It does this by encouraging peoples’ active enjoyment of the landscape and increasing access to the countryside, particularly for those who don’t typically do that. This is done through walking groups, the Bathscape Walking Festival, physical improvements to footpaths, trail guides like this one, schools resources, volunteering and family activities in parks. Activities are focussed with groups and in areas of higher need. The project also does this through providing advice to landowners of woodlands and grasslands, and via its own Community Action for Nature Volunteers. The work includes tree planting, woodland management, meadow creation, encouraging more species diversity in grassland sites.

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Hiking route · South West England

The Charmy Down up, down and over

recommended route

7.2 km

2:10 h

255 m

A circular walk climbing to an atmospheric ex-airfield, then offering stunning ever changing views as you descend before a secondclimb to the top of the scheduled ancient monument of Little Solsbury Hill.

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Hiking route · South West England

Hinton Charterhouse-Farleigh Hungerford Circular

recommended route Difficulty easy

9.3 km

2:29 h

122 m

This is an interesting walk heading around the Hinton Charterhouse, Farleigh Hungerford & Freshford areas, with plenty of historical interest along the way.

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Hiking route · South West England

Wellow, Combe Hay and Twinhoe circular walk

recommended route Difficulty moderate

9.5 km

2:44 h

224 m

281 m

Circular walk taking in the ruined Somerset Coal Canal and two excellent pubs

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Hiking route · South West England

keynsham to Chew

recommended route Difficulty easy

16.2 km

4:03 h

52 m

6 m

A stunning walk starting at Keynsham & following the river Chew all the way to Chew Valley Lake, through beautiful scenery with lots of historical interest along the way.

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Hiking route · South West England

Midford-Combe Hay circular

recommended route Difficulty easy

13 km

3:31 h

218 m

217 m

A great circular walk around the Cotswolds just to the south of Bath, taking in the sleepy villages of Midford, Wellow, Combe Hay, South Stoke & back to Midford with lots of beautiful scenery & things of interest along the way.

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What Walks and Hikes Are There In Bath?

Tour Bath on foot for some of the best walks the country has to offer in the West!

Visit Dyrham Park to explore the parkland, and tour the house, and estate held by the National Trust on the outskirts of Bath. Before you even get to the property, you'll be met with miles of unspoilt rolling hills with spectacular views of Bath and Bristol. With lovely seasonal flowers and golden brown leaves scattered along the walks, the formal gardens are just as much of a delight. This is an easily completed round trip, perfect for beginner walkers.

Hiking route · South West England

Dyrham-Doynton-Hinton circular

Difficulty moderate

Distance 11 km

Duration 2:55 h

Ascent 135 m

Descent 135 m

This is a great walk heading around the country villages of Doynto Dyrham & Hinton, finished off with a visit to the National Trust’s Dyrham Park.

from Andy Brice, Community

Take in the views from the Skyline of Bath Walk. Bath Skyline, delivers just what it says on the tin...amazing skyline views over Bath and the surrounding countryside. It's the perfect dog walking area or family day out, with a good short walk covering woodlands and meadows. Great for hill hikers and for those who like history there's an ancient castle which can be explored.

Hiking route · South West England

Bath Skyline Walk

Difficulty easy

Distance 9.2 km

Duration 2:30 h

Ascent 153 m

Descent 148 m

We travelled to the beautiful countryside which surrounds the City of Bath for the 6 mile Skyline walk. Passing through hidden valleys, idyllic ...

from Outdoor Paws Bristol, Community

For a walker's favourite visit the Royal Victoria Park. Here there is plenty of walking to be done on the 57 acres of grounds. The Botanical Gardens are a must-see, with their stunning seasonal flowers, trees, and bushes. Bring a lunch to enjoy after your leisurely walk or stroll. Royal Victoria Park has limited car parking available however there are alternatives close by.

Hiking route · South East England

Hamble - Royal Victoria Country Park

Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.3 km

Duration 2:18 h

Ascent 24 m

Descent 24 m

This is a varied walk starting in the Village of Hamble, it heads along beside an old railway track. Then it heads down one side of a sports field ...

from Mike Roberts, Community

Tour River Avon

Bath is known for the historic Pulteney Bridge, which spans the Avon. But have you considered how beautiful a walk down the River Avon might be? We can tell you right now that it's very beautiful, especially in the summer! The River Avon Trail runs from Pulteney Bridge to the opposite side of Bristo. The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is located west of the River Avon. It forms a moderate round path when paired with the River Avon Trail. There are other riverfront bars along the route, including the excellent Locksbrook Inn, where you can relax and enjoy the relaxed pace of life along the river.

Hiking route · South West England

Bath to Bradford-on-Avon canal walk

Difficulty moderate

Distance 16.4 km

Duration 4:04 h

Ascent 25 m

Descent 12 m

The Bath to Bradford-on-Avon canal walk offers a peaceful escape along the enchanting waters of the Kennet & Avon canal. Throughout this walk, you ...

from A Dragon's Escape, Community

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