Sunday, 23rd November, 2025 – Start: 9:00 am

Circuit of Bath – Canals, Railways and History

Day 2 of the Circuit of Bath from Batheaston, across Bathampton Meadows then via the Kennet and Avon Canal to Brassknocker Basin. Following the route of the Somerset Coal Canal before ascending to Odd Down. Please bring a packed lunch and note the 9.00am start time.

Circuit of Bath – Canals, Railways and History

Photograph of the Kennet and Avon canal courtesy of Stephen Bird

Distance

9.5 miles / 15.29 km

Duration

5 to 5.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes

Shape

Linear

Route description

This is the second of two walks, over a weekend, to walk the whole of the Circuit of Bath route.

We start from the public car park at Batheaston. You will need to park on local roads as the car park has a three-hour limit and the walk will be longer than this.

We cross the river Avon and walk across the National Trust’s Bathampton Meadows; from there we walk alongside the Kennet and Avon canal to Brassknocker Basin before following the Midford Brook to Monkton Combe through Tucking Mill to Midford. We then follow the route of the disused Somerset Coal Canal before ascending to the Millenium View Point and the short level walk to the Odd Down Park and Ride.

Guided by your walk leaders we will return to the start point using public transport.

Bring snacks and a packed lunch.

Just turn up for the walk, alternatively you can book this walk through Bathscape.

  • Please wear weather-appropriate footwear and clothing for walking
  • Please bring a drink, a snack, and sunscreen
  • The day before a walk, please check to ensure it is still running – and for any exceptional weather forecasts / warnings
  • All walk leaders are appropriately trained and have basic first-aid skills
  • Assistance dogs (on short leads) are welcome
  • Guided walks with the Wardens are free, but we welcome donations to help us sustain our work across the Cotswolds National Landscape.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Steve Holbrow

Start

Address

The Car Spa (Bath), London Road East, Batheaston, Bath, UK
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OS Grid Ref

ST779 673

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Travel Info

Batheaston can be reached to/from Bath city centre and Chippenham, Melksham, etc. via services 3,13,X83, 228, 231, D1x. If travelling by car you will need to park on local roads as the car park has a three-hour limit and the walk will be longer than this.

End

Address

Odd Down Park & Ride (to Bath City Centre), Coach Park, Odd Down, Bath, UK
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Travel Info

Walk leaders will guide walkers back to the start point using public transport.