Thursday, 24th September, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Riders and Striders - Lansdown on the Level

A mostly flat figure of eight high on the Cotswold plateau, with stretches of Cotswold Way and paths around the Bath Racecourse and Lansdown Golf Course

Riders and Striders - Lansdown on the Level

Prospect of Bath and Kelston Round Hill from Prospect Stile on the Cotswold Way
Photo: John Shaw

Distance

6 miles / 9.66 km

Duration

3.5 hours

Difficulty

Easy access

Mobility aid rating

Trampers

Shape

Figure of 8

BOOKING REQUIRED

Route description

Please book here.

The Cotswold Way north from the Golf Course has been improved through projects funded by CNL and others and makes possible this accessible route along the Battle of Lansdown commemorative path.
Striking views over Bristol can be found along the route as it passes through an Iron Age Camp on part of the Cotswold Way, as well as Bath and beyond views from Prospect Stile.

Note this is an exposed walk on high ground so it can be cooler than elsewhere, an extra layer is recommended!
Parking at the Racecourse by kind permission of the Racecourse Team. Toilets available at start and finish. Refreshments and toilets available at the Golf Clubhouse or the Charlecombe Inn

  • 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.

Please book here.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: John Shaw, Lynne Kelly

Start

Address

Bath Lansdown Racecourse car park (no charge).
View start on Google Maps

OS Grid Ref

ST 717 689

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Travel Info

Access from Lansdown Road. First Bus route 32 runs hourly from 0700 from Bath Rail Station.