We are the Wessex Wanderers Railway Walks. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Tony R.
NB: Start time is currently provisional until train times confirmed - will be updated in due course.
A moderate linear walk starting from the front of Bath Spa railway station in the city centre. Heading first alongside the river Avon towards the Kennet canal to follow the towpath in the direction of Sydney Gardens. From here we head down through the fields and towards the River Avon, along footpaths until the Toll Bridge at Bathampton. From here continuing the walk using the new footpath towards Batheaston, and crossing over the river by footbridge, stopping for lunch at the Riverside community garden area. From here we must cross the busy A4, walking through the village finally heading up to Little Solsbury Hill. This a steady climb upwards but very worthwhile for the views back to Bath and countryside all round. Returning back down to Stambridge in Batheaston to get the bus back into the city centre.
Linear walk with a steady climb and descent at the end, some good footpaths but maybe muddy through some fields after rain. Couple of minor roads and the busy A36 at Batheaston to manage. Please bring light refreshments and drink. Also bring bus pass or credit card for purchasing bus tickets back into city centre from Batheaston.
Please check travel updates and times before travelling - go to www.gwr.com or National Rail Enquiries - www.nationalrail.co.uk, tel: 03457 484950.
To Bath Spa Station:
From Bristol Temple Meads:
From Weymouth:
Return trains:
To Bristol Temple Meads
To Weymouth:
Should a train be delayed, the leader may, at their discretion, wait its arrival up to a maximum of 20 minutes. Walkers on a delayed train are encouraged to contact the leader and should be aware that the walk may leave without them, in order to allow time to completed the route and be back for return trains
Meet outside the front of the station
Return on bus to Bath City/Bath Spa Railway station
