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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Wick and Abson

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Mountain biking trails

Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Wick and Abson

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Wick and Abson

02:45

44.4km

480m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

City of Bath WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.93 km

Bitton Station, Avon Valley Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

The old railway, which still has some use, widens at this point. Several trains and carriages can be seen parked up. It is part of the Bristol & Bath railway line

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7.99 km

Bristol and Bath Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The perfect route to go traffic-free from Bath to Bristol. It follows the route of the former Midland Railway, which was established in the mid-19th century to connect the two cities.

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12.7 km

The Locksbrook Inn

Highlight • Pub

This a very popular pub with cyclists, having a large patio with lots of seating adjacent to the towpath (leads to the Bristol / Bath cycleway). An excellent pint of Butcombe Bitter and decent food.

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15.1 km

Royal Crescent

Highlight • Monument

The Royal Crescent is a row of 30 terraced houses laid out in a sweeping crescent in the city of Bath, England. Designed by the architect John Wood, the Younger …

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18.5 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The towpath is lined with a fascinating range of both big and small canal boats to take a look at whilst you cycle past. Take care whilst cycling along the …

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19.4 km

Canal Pathway by Stone Cottages

Highlight • Trail

20.0 km

Batheaston Toll Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This stunning bridge was built in 1872 from local Bath stone. A Grade II-listed structure, it spans the River Avon and is still an operational toll bridge. With nine spans …

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31.3 km

George Lane Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle is quite small compared to normal castles, prominent and attractive to look at, intact and just off the side of the main road. It looks like a nice place to live

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36.1 km

Corporation Plantation

Forest

44.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

12.5 km

3.50 km

2.62 km

2.30 km

609 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

12.4 km

2.21 km

2.12 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

17°C

16 %

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Wick and Abson

Bitton Station, Avon Valley Railway

Bristol and Bath Railway Path

The Locksbrook Inn

Royal Crescent

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Canal Pathway by Stone Cottages

Batheaston Toll Bridge

George Lane Castle

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