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We are the Bristol 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

Linear walk from Lansdown Park and Ride car park to Bath City Centre. We walk towards and around the edge of Bath racetrack taking in views from Prospect Stile. Then the walk continues down hill on the Cotswold Way into Bath, passing through Royal Victoria Park, until reaching the River Avon. We follow the river until going up steps to Pulteney Bridge and finishing by the Abbey (noting the stone in the pavement outside the west door marking the beginning and end of The Cotswold Way and places along its length).

Return to Lansdown Park and Ride by bus.

Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

There are options to leave the planned route at various points in order to shorten the walk, for those who wish.

Refreshments and toilets in Bath City Centre.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 73046 68076
Nearest postcode:
BA1 9DT
what3words:
stores.garage.tooth
Start time:
10:00 am

Lansdown Park and Ride car park off road past Bath racecourse. Meet at back of car park by public toilets and sports pavilion.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 75133 64777
Nearest postcode:
BA1 1LT
what3words:
cheer.coherent.remedy
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Bath Abbey, Bath City Centre.

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