Bath Skyline Walk
A very pleasant walk in fine weather around Bath, offering a magnificent panoramic view of the city on the way back. Well signposted – just follow the yellow ‘Bath Skyline Walk’ arrows. It’s a mix of paths, woodland and open countryside with very few roads.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.83 mi -
Average duration: 3h 35 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,014 ft -
Descent: - 1,014 ft -
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Highest point: 732 ft -
Lowest point: 180 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Cotswolds -
Start/End: N 51.38098° / W 2.345627° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 240 ft - Bathwick Hill
- 1 : mi 0.82 - alt. 551 ft - Golf Course Road
- 2 : mi 1.63 - alt. 564 ft - Bathampton Wood
- 3 : mi 2.87 - alt. 571 ft - Clavertoon Down Road
- 4 : mi 4.97 - alt. 423 ft - Widcombe Hill
- 5 : mi 5.61 - alt. 256 ft - Bathwok Fields
- S/E : mi 5.83 - alt. 240 ft - Bathwick Hill
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