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

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
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Overview

Join us for lovely views whether you do the whole walk, or just part. Full walk goes through Bath University, NT Bushey Norwood and Bathampton Down, Smallcombe, Claverton Down, Rainbow Woods.

Figure of eight walk, so options to finish around 12.30 pm after 4.5 miles, around 2.00 pm after 6.5 miles or about 3.15 pm after 8.5 miles.

The full walk has a descent into Smallcombe and then climb up.

Bring drink/snack, plus lunch for full walk. Park in Bath Uni car park A, first on left entering from Norwood Avenue/Convocation Avenue. £1.50 half a day/ £3.00 all day. Pay by mobile or call 01453 488020. (If you're coming along just for a short walk, there is free parking on The Avenue/Claverton Hill, but only for two hours). U1/U2 buses stop at the top of The Avenue/Claverton Hill. 

Sunday, 23 June 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 77721 64093
Nearest postcode:
BA2 7AZ
what3words:
speaks.stays.stray
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet 10.00 am outside Bath Cats and Dogs Home, The Avenue/Claverton Hill, BA2 7AZ, ready to start walking at 10.15 am. Note : building work is going on, but still meet at entrance.

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