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Bitton Railway Station and Café – River Avon Pontoon at Bitton loop from Oldland

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Bitton Railway Station and Café – River Avon Pontoon at Bitton loop from Oldland

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Bitton Railway Station and Café – River Avon Pontoon at Bitton loop from Oldland

00:36

9.88km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 130 m for 9 m

After 9.75 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 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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1.34 km

Bitton Railway Station and Café

Highlight • Structure

Great stop for the brilliant cafe, or to quickly use their loos. Some bike parking is available. Steam trains run along the track on a number of months, which is a lovely sight. Be careful when crossing the track though!

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3.34 km

River Avon Pontoon at Bitton

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a wonderful place for a wild swim and to stop for a picnic on your ride.

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4.96 km

Saltford Wild Swimming Spot on the River Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pop down from the Bath-Bristol cycle path here for a swim in the Avon - there's a wide meadow to sunbathe in and a spot where it's easy to get into the water.

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8.50 km

Bitton Railway Station & Heritage Carriages

Highlight • Monument

You can stop for a hot drink and/or snack in an old train carriage at Bitton station! A lot of the walk is along the cycle path - so it's …

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8.58 km

Avon Valley Railway at Bitton Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Home of the Avon Valley Railway - interesting stop around whether on a walk - cycling on Bath to Bristol cycleway or just popping in by car. Nice cafe for tea and food.

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8.73 km

Smith Rodley Railway Maintenance Vehicles

Highlight • Monument

9.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

870 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

902 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

48 %

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Bitton Railway Station and Café – River Avon Pontoon at Bitton loop from Oldland

Bitton Station, Avon Valley Railway

Bitton Railway Station and Café

River Avon Pontoon at Bitton

Saltford Wild Swimming Spot on the River Avon

Bitton Railway Station & Heritage Carriages

Avon Valley Railway at Bitton Station

Smith Rodley Railway Maintenance Vehicles

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