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Outdoors Bathwick, Bath

Bath Skyline

An outdoor spot in Bathwick, Bath, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Bath Skyline in Bathwick, Bath
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Why go

Six-mile National Trust walk through meadows and woods above the city.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bath, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Sally Lunn's, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Bathwick
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bath, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sally Lunn's

    Tea room in one of Bath's oldest houses, serving its namesake light bun.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Bath Abbey

    Gothic abbey with fan vaulting and angels climbing ladders on the west front.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pulteney Bridge

    Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Roman Baths

    Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Prior Park Landscape Garden

    18th-century garden with a rare Palladian bridge and views over Bath.

    Outdoors · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Thermae Bath Spa

    Modern spa with a rooftop pool fed by the city's natural thermal water.

    Activity · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Bath Skyline is a stop on our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bath

Bath Skyline is our only outdoors pick in Bath; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bath guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bath run from 45°F in January to 71°F in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Bath Skyline itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bath from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bath weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Bath Skyline, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Bathwick Hill, Bath BA2 6EN, UK
Coordinates
51.37814, -2.34187
Destination
Bath, United Kingdom
Website
nationaltrust.org.uk

Bath Skyline: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bath Skyline?

Plan on about 3 hours at Bath Skyline. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bath Skyline?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Wear boots; it gets muddy after rain.

Is Bath Skyline free?

Yes, we list Bath Skyline as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Bath Skyline?

Bath Skyline is at Bathwick Hill, Bath BA2 6EN, UK. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bath Skyline?

Bath Skyline appears on London, the Cotswolds & Bath, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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