Outdoor activities - Bristol & Bath Cycle Path

Type of route: 90% traffic-free
Length: 15 miles one way
Gradient: Easy gradient former railway path
Time needed: Allow 2 hours
Access: Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads train stations 
National Cycle Network route number:  4

The popular Bath & Bristol Railway Path carries over 1.5 million journeys a year. The route provides a tranquil walking and cycling green corridor between the two cities, also featuring a range of artwork. Attractions include the memorable Kelston Round Hill, the village of Saltford and the jewel in the crown for families with young children is Avon Valley Steam Railway. What better way to explore the Georgian heritage of Bath and the historic port of Bristol.

Free information for this route is available from the Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk/) website.

More cycling around the region

The misty lanes of the Somerset Levels are a perfect location for road cyclists whose aim it is to get up speed and cover the miles without being bothered by endless traffic. For those with time and energy to spare, the 252 mile West Country Way which winds through the region from Bristol to Padstow, forms part of the National Cycle Network.