Bath Abbey – Bristol and Bath Railway Path loop from University of Bath

Bath Abbey – Bristol and Bath Railway Path loop from University of Bath

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Bath Abbey – Bristol and Bath Railway Path loop from University of Bath

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30.0km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. 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 3.45 km for 159 m

After 25.9 km for 129 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 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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3.55 km

The Pump Room, Bath

Highlight • Historical Site

Pop in for a free sample and watch them make mouth watering fudge right in front of you. The staff are friendly and the fudge is amazing.

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7.75 km

View of the Cotswolds from Kelston Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A medium busy road but after a little climb into and out of Kelston you're rewarded with a lovely stretch of road and a magic view!

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14.3 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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18.0 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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23.3 km

Footbridge across the Avon

Highlight • Cycleway

Handy footbridge connecting the South side of Bath with the Avon canal path and Bristol/Bath cycle path. Sign on bridge says cyclists dismount.

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23.3 km

Locksbrook Herman Miller Factory

Highlight • Monument

In 2016, Bath Spa University purchased the former Herman Miller factory in Locksbrook, a modern riverside listed building designed by Nicholas Grimshaw and Farrell & Grimshaw and built in 1976, …

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