Why Not Walk?
A series of stimulating walks in Bath’s parks, open spaces and
city centre
These pages provide information based on the Why Not Walk
leaflet produced April/May 2003 on a series of short walks
exploring Bath’s parks and other open spaces, all within a mile of
the city centre.
Where to Walk Map
View a large map of each walk:
Alternatively use the summary table with links to
information about each walk
Where to Walk Table
*Walks have been graded as Easy, Moderate (with slopes),
Steep.
| No. |
Walk |
Distance(Miles) |
Distance(Metres) |
Grading* |
Comments |
|
Walk 1 |
Thermae Bath Spa and City Centre Walk |
1.5 |
2415 |
Moderate |
50% slight slope one way |
|
Walk 2 |
Parade Gardens |
0.28 |
450 |
Easy |
Access by ramp, flat inside |
|
Walk 3 |
Royal Victoria Park: Royal Avenue |
0.9 |
1470 |
Moderate |
Easy slopes in places |
|
Walk 4 |
Royal Victoria Park: Main Area |
0.7 |
1100 |
Moderate |
Easy slopes in places |
|
Walk 5 |
Sydney Gardens |
0.46 |
740 |
Moderate |
Slight slope |
|
Walk 6 |
Henrietta Park |
0.5 |
805 |
Easy |
None |
|
Walk 7 |
Hedgemead Park |
0.25 |
402 |
Steep |
The walk is level but access is steep |
|
Walk 8 |
Canal and Riverside Walk |
1.55 |
2500 |
Steep |
Complete walk not suitable for wheelchair users.Moderate slopes
in places.Steps |
|
Walk 9 |
Prior Park |
1.5 |
2415 |
Steep |
Disabled parking by booking.Some parts very
steep |
Disclaimer
Walkers participate at their own risk. Bath & North East
Somerset Council cannot accept responsibility for any personal
injury. Please consult your doctor if you have heart disease. Do
not go walking if you have a raised temperature.
The information contained in these pages are correct at date of
print.
Photo images and maps copyright Bath Tourism and British
Waterways.
