The Bath Skyline
The National Trust's circuit of the hills above Bath, with views down over the Georgian city.
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Time
- 2.5–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 189 m
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About this walk
The Bath Skyline is a moderate 9 km circular walk with 200 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3 hours. It starts at Bath Spa station (grid reference ST 752 643). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Bath Skyline is a circuit of about 10 km round the wooded hills and meadows on the eastern side of the city, much of it looked after by the National Trust. It passes Sham Castle, a folly built in the 1760s to improve the view from the town, and crosses Bathampton Down and Claverton Down.
On the way back it skirts the landscape garden at Prior Park, with views down over the honey-coloured terraces of Bath. This route starts and ends at Bath Spa station.
Route
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1
Sham Castle
Climb from the city to Sham Castle.
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2
The downs
Cross Bathampton Down and Claverton Down.
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3
Prior Park
Return past Prior Park and down through Widcombe to the station.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Bath Skyline take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3 hours for the 9 km route, which has 200 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Bath Spa station (grid reference ST 752 643). Bath's car parks and park and ride (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Bath Spa. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Grassy paths, woodland tracks and some steep, muddy slopes; quiet lanes and pavements to and from the station.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Cattle graze some of the meadows: keep dogs on a lead.
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