Self-Guided Tours

SELF GUIDED TOURS / BATH A WALKING WEEKEND IN THE GEORGIAN CITY

Bath, recognised as one of the world's most beautiful cities, is one of only four European cities to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the others being Florence, Venice and Strasbourg. Bath's Georgian terraces, crowned by the magnificent Royal Circus and Royal Crescent, climb dramatically up the hillsides while the historic centre, where the Roman baths and ancient abbey still stand, is in a splendid location by the River Avon. The city has been reborn as a spa town, the old baths reopened in 2006 together with new hot baths featuring an open-air roof-top pool.

During this self guided walking weekend, you will spend two nights in Bath, which has plenty to offer in the way of shops, restaurants and entertainment. We tell you how to undertake a wonderful walk on the surrounding hills, with memorable views across the city's magnificent skyline. On the third day, walk to Bradford-on-Avon, a Bath in miniature, with its famous bridge, complete Saxon chapel and handsome architecture.
Contact us on cotswoldwalks@star.co.uk or Tel: (44) (0)1242 518888

Day 1: Arrive in Bath.

Your documentation will await you at your accommodation. There is much to see in the city - the Roman Baths, the Abbey, any number of museums and galleries, and, most importantly, street after street of palatial townhouses. Overnight in Bath.

Day 2: Walk the Bath skyline.

This 6-mile walk takes you up onto the wooded heights overlooking the city. Pass by Sham Castle, Prior Park Landscape Garden, and countryside that has remained unploughed for over forty years, a wonderful haven for wildlife. Best of all are the sweeping views across the city of Bath. Overnight Bath.

Day 3: Walk from Bath to Bradford-on-Avon.

There are two possible routes. One follows the Kennet & Avon Canal, the other takes you back up to the heights above the city and then on to Farleigh Hungerford with its fine 14th century castle, before emerging at Bradford. Your luggage will have been transported to your accommodation from Bath. (10 miles). Overnight Bradford-on-Avon.

Day 4: Depart after breakfast.

INCLUDED:

3 nights B & B in guesthouses or hotels with private bathrooms. Route instructions and maps. Luggage transportation on day 3.

Both walks can be shortened by using public transportation.

Regular trains connect Bradford-on-Avon with Bath.

This holiday can take place on any days throughout the year (subject to accommodation availability) EXCEPT Christmas/New Year, Easter and Bank Holidays.