Batheaston to Brassknocker Basin (Circuit of Bath Walk 2)

This walk is one of four that together circle Bath. This is the shortest and the only flat section of the route.

Distance

4.25 miles / 6.84 km

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Difficulty

Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness

Mobility aid rating

Stile free

Shape

Linear

Route description

Follow the picturesque Kennet & Avon canal down to the Scheduled Ancient Monument of Dundas Aqueduct which carries the canal over the River Avon

Start

Address

Stambridge, Batheaston, Bath BA1 7RA, UK
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OS Grid Ref

ST779675

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Public toilets

Batheaston Public toilets (20p)

Refreshments

Shops and cafés in Batheaston, Bathampton Mill Pub and The George Inn

Travel Info

Batheaston Village. Visit travelinesw.com. Buses run to Batheaston or findsome limited parking in the village.

End

Address

Viaduct Hotel, Bath BA2 7JD, UK
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OS Grid Ref

ST782621

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Public toilets

Canal Visitor Centre at Brassknocker Basin

Refreshments

The Angelfish Café.

Travel Info

Buses run to Brassknocker Hill and Warminster Road. Pay and display parking available at Brassknocker Basin car park, off Lower Stoke. (Gates locked at 9pm in summer and 6pm in winter).

Navigation

From the Batheaston Riverside and Gardens car park, cross the river via the bridge which ends in a footpath. Follow this along the river, then parallel to the road until it brings you to Mill Road 1.

Turn LEFT (L) here and walk into Bathampton, passing the George Inn on your RIGHT (R). Head towards the canal at Bathampton. If you are unfamiliar with the area there is a flight of steps up to the canal next to the George Inn. Turn L along the towpath.

Carry on along the tow path until you reach the Brassknocker Basin (5km) 2. Turn R over the canal using the stone & metal bridge. Walk the short distance around the basin and then cross the mouth of the Somersetshire Coal Canal over a little drawbridge.

Turn R at the cycle path sign (to Radstock /Monkton Combe) and follow the path. Fork uphill to the Canal Visitor Centre and Angelfish Café or fork L to continue on the Circuit of Bath or to find the car park.

PLEASE NOTE IF WALKING IN THE EVENING:
The gate at the end of this path connecting you to the next section is locked at night. Times are clearly displayed at Brassknocker Basin. To work around this, follow the Limestone Link (waymarked) along the A36 until you get to the traffic lights.

Turn L down Lower Stoke (B3108) exercising extreme caution as there is no pavement here. Then turn L where the 40mph signs are and immediately L again to continue on to the Circuit of Bath passing under the road through the archway towards Monkton Combe School.

See travelinesw.com for buses heading back to Batheaston along the A36 or alternatively by crossing the river at Dundas Aqueduct it is possible to follow public footpaths and country roads on the east of the river and cross back at the Bathford railway bridge to reach the start point.