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.
From Bath Spa station we climb up to Beechen Cliff/Alexander Park for fine views over the city. Continuing down to Lyncombe Vale, crossing the Somerset and Dorset Two Tunnels footpath. We continue on and up to the Perrymead area to cross Prior Park Hill into the old part of Widcombe with its very grand buildings. We skirt the National Trust Prior Park Gardens, and continue climbing up to the Skyline footpath, again with fine views of the surrounding area. We descend down Widcombe hill, and cross fields to Smallcombe woods, and eventually head up to the National Trust Bathwick Fields for more views over the city, before finally heading back along the canal to return to Bath Spa station.
The route will cover both good footpaths, steep steps in places and some potentially muddy fields, plus some minor roads.
Bring picnic lunch
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Outward trains to Bath Spa
From Bristol Temple Meads; ETD 09.03 ETA 09.20
From Weymouth ETD 07.33 ETA 09.29
Return trains from Bath Spa
To Bristol 15.28
To Weymouth 16.22
Please check train times before travelling. Go to www.gwr.com, or National Rail Enquiries https://www.nationalrail.co.uk, tel 03457 484950.
Most railway stations do not have toilet facilities, so please use those on the train before alighting if needed.
Whilst the walks are risk assessed, and may be changed at short notice if necessary, it is your responsibility to ensure your own personal health and safety, by wearing appropriate footwear and clothing, and bringing sufficient food and drink with you
Meet outside front entrance of station
