Bristol and Bath Path
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Type: Disused railway path
Access: Bristol Temple Meads & Bath Spa railway stations link to the path
Surface: Tarmac
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The immensely popular Bristol to Bath Railway Path provides a tranquil walking and cycling path between the two cities. This path begins in the historic port of Bristol, and passes via Mangotsfield, Warmley and Saltford before arriving in the heart of Bath.
The route was the first major project undertaken by Sustrans and is open to walkers and cyclists with access provided for disabled users. The path also features a variety of sculptures (including a drinking giant!) and working steam engines at the old train station at Bitton.
You'll find ideal stopping points for drinks and snacks at Bitton and Warmley Stations, or you could enjoy a pub lunch at Saltford. In Bath, you'll find a variety of ways to spend the rest of your day including the Roman Baths, art galleries, shopping and Botanical Gardens.
And if the thought of the ride home seems a little too strenuous why not take the train back to Bristol Temple Meads.
For full details of access points, facilities and heritage, visit the official website at www.bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk
Local attractions:
- Bristol Cathedral
- Explore-At-Bristol
- SS-Great Britain, Bristol
- Bitton Station
- Thermae Bath Spa
- Bath Abbey
- Roman Baths, Bath
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