Footbridge across the Avon – Bath Abbey loop from Bath Spa

Bath and North East Somerset

Footbridge across the Avon – Bath Abbey loop from Bath Spa

Moderate

5.0

(1)

150

riders

Footbridge across the Avon – Bath Abbey loop from Bath Spa

02:10

43.3km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 294 m for 59 m

After 41.5 km for 143 m

After 42.0 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.8 km

Ashton Hill

Highlight • Climb

An immediately steep climb from Corston, hitting nearly 20% gradients briefly, but for long enough to make you gasp. Good surface. Past the top see fantastic countryside views, before a fast smooth descent.

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28.2 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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28.2 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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29.0 km

Trek Store Bath

Highlight • Rest Area

Fantastic new Trek Store in Bath. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, service centre and lots of bikes to drool over. Look out for rides and events being hosted soon. (Closed Sundays & Mondays)

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32.7 km

Odd Down Leisure Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Reasonably priced cafe that's perfect for a break from riding round the track.

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37.2 km

Wessex Headquarters

Highlight • Other

41.6 km

View of Pulteney Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Monument

Great photo spot. This bridge joins the old city to the new residential development over the river in Bathwick and was dreamed up by architect Thomas Baldwin. The development initially …

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42.0 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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