Kelston Roundhill – Prospect Stile Viewpoint loop from Newbridge

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Bath and North East Somerset

Kelston Roundhill – Prospect Stile Viewpoint loop from Newbridge

Easy

5.0

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Kelston Roundhill – Prospect Stile Viewpoint loop from Newbridge

01:44

5.89km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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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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437 m

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in City of Bath WHS

Highlight • Bridge

will get very muddy in the wet

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1.38 km

View of Bath from the Cotswold Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This section of the Cotswold Way national trail follows a track with great views down towards Bath. It's close to the southern end of the trail next to Kelston Round Hill (which has excellent views).

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2.84 km

Kelston Roundhill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kelston Roundhill affords spellbinding views over Bath, Bristol and Somerset. In clear conditions, you can see both Severn bridges, across to Wales and the Black Mountains, the Wiltshire Downs in …

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3.88 km

Kelston Round Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

No way up here from the Kelston round hill unless you have a team of 3. Large 7ft+ deer fences are pretty much impassable with anything heavier than a high …

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3.89 km

Higher than Kelston Roundhill, Prospect stile opens up excellent panoramic views of Bath and Bristol. It also offers a spot to identify prominent features in the landscape below. Well worth a visit on a clear day.

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3.89 km

View of Bath from the Cotswold Way

Highlight • Forest

High point on the Cotswold Way just before the descent into Bath begins. From here out it's a gradual decline into the city, though the views remain spectacular as you go down

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