This 6.5 mile walk follows the Bath Skyline National Trust route before returning to the city for the Christmas market in the afternoon
Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.
Pace: medium.
Walk details
We'll follow the Kennet & Avon Canal out from the station before joining up with the main Bath Skyline route around Bathwick Meadow and beginning our ascent. At the top of the hill we'll find the Sham Castle as well as fantastic views over Bath. Then we will follow the contour of the hill around the university before heading back into the city for our Christmas market social.
Travel details
By public transport
The 10.25 from Reading arrives in Bath at 11.19. This train also stops in Didcot at 10.39.
By car
Parking is available in Bath – the two nearest car parks to the start point are the station car park and SouthGate Mall car park. Charges will almost certainly apply.
Notes
- Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
- It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
- Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.