Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Bath Abbey loop from Saltford

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Bath Abbey loop from Saltford

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Bath Abbey loop from Saltford

02:17

37.3km

280m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.3 km for 82 m

After 28.8 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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220 m

The Little Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe stop, pulling shots of Clifton coffee, with a little menu of snacks and sandwiches alongside plenty of cakes. Indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of space for bikes …

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3.39 km

River Chew

Lake

18.3 km

Saltford Wild Swimming Spot on the River Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Large open meadows next to a stretch of river perfect for a wild swim. Stay on the cycle path past the 'saltford' sign (if coming from Bristol) and take the …

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18.8 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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22.9 km

Old Train Line

Highlight • Cycleway

23.7 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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24.9 km

Trash Tunes_Little Lost Robot

Highlight • Structure

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

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28.8 km

The Roman Baths

Highlight • Natural Monument

Found in Bath city centre, the Roman Baths are an impressive example of Roman life. Used for public bathing during Roman reign in Britain, the baths are composed of a …

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28.8 km

Bath Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is an Anglican parish church and a former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded …

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