Bristol and Bath Railway Path – The Circus, Bath loop from Saltford

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – The Circus, Bath loop from Saltford

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – The Circus, Bath loop from Saltford

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22.8km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

The Cotswolds National Landscape

City of Bath WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 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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5.84 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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7.07 km

Trash Tunes_Little Lost Robot

Highlight • Structure

HINT: look for the ‘little lost robot’ and look at the base

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7.77 km

This park opened in 1830 by Queen Victoria stretches over 57 acres and includes the botanical gardens, play areas, bandstands, monuments, bowling greens, crazy golf, duck ponds, tennis courts, skateboard …

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8.75 km

Queen Square Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of Bath is Queen Square – a square of Georgian houses designed by John Wood, the elder in the early 18th century and paid for by Beau …

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9.20 km

The Circus, Bath

Highlight • Historical Site

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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15.6 km