The River & The Canal Walking Tour

Walks, England, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset

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  • Start at Bath Spa Train Station. Facing away from the exit on Dorchester Street, turn left...

    Step 1: Start at Bath Spa Train Station. Facing away from the exit on Dorchester Street, turn left...

  • ... to walk underneath the railway tunnel. There are bike racks just here. At the other end turn left again.

    Step 2: ... to walk underneath the railway tunnel. There are bike racks just here. At the other end turn left again.

  • Walk alongside the railing, on the pavement. A footbridge will soon appear on your right.

    Step 3: Walk alongside the railing, on the pavement. A footbridge will soon appear on your right.

  • This footbridge crosses the River Avon

    Step 4: This footbridge crosses the River Avon

  • Cross over the bridge and soak up the views. At the opposite end of the bridge, turn left.

    Step 5: Cross over the bridge and soak up the views. At the opposite end of the bridge, turn left.

  • Walk along the pavement. The river is on your left.

    Step 6: Walk along the pavement. The river is on your left.

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