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Somer Valley Group

We are the Somer Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk will be mostly on firm surfaces.

It starts at Newbridge Park and Ride, then walking from there via Twerton woods, Bath’s island and the Avon riverside path. 

Cafe morning stop near the river. Then to Victoria Park, Camden Place, Hedgemead Park and the “other side” of Pulteney Bridge. Then return from Westgate Buildings, in centre of Bath, by Park and Ride bus number 21 to Newbridge P & R.

 Don’t forget bus pass if you have one. 

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walking boots still advised for a few parts on footpaths 

Bring a light picnic lunch and a drink

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 71822 65790
Nearest postcode:
BA1 3NB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Newbridge Park & Ride Newbridge Bath BA1 3NB

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 74869 64702
Nearest postcode:
BA1 1EB
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Westgate Buildings Bath BA1 1EB

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking