Walking groups and routes near Bristol & Bath
Explore walking ideas around Bristol and Bath, then choose the distance, terrain and travel arrangements that work for your group. A riverside catch-up or a longer weekend outing can both be a good ramble.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Bath Skyline walk
Bathwick and Claverton Down, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
The National Trust's full Bath Skyline loop from Bathwick Hill, circling the hills, woods and meadows on the city's south-eastern edge with repeated views over Bath. Directions are written for a clockwise circuit.
9.6 km / 6 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Rocky sections
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
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No closures listed on the trail or property pages on the check date. Grazing livestock on parts of the Skyline. Open dawn to dusk.
Route facts from the National Trust Bath Skyline walk and property pages.
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Lacock Lovers Walk
Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire
A short National Trust loop from the Lacock car park through the historic village and out along a field path, suitable for a quick social stroll combined with the village.
2 km / 1.2 milesAbout 30 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Grass or field paths
- Stiles
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Lacock Lovers Walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
Only notice found was water works scheduled to end September 2025, stated not to affect this walk.
Route facts from the National Trust Lacock Lovers Walk page.
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Leigh Woods veteran tree walk
Leigh Woods, Abbots Leigh, North Somerset, on the western edge of Bristol
A short National Trust loop from North Road in Leigh Woods that climbs onto the limestone plateau and visits some of the reserve's old and notable trees.
1.6 km / 1 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Muddy or soft ground
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
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Property page says the woods are open for walks, dawn to dusk; no closures listed.
Route facts from the National Trust Leigh Woods pages.
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Leigh Woods woodland wander
Leigh Woods, Abbots Leigh, North Somerset, on the western edge of Bristol
A short National Trust loop through Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve above the Avon Gorge, taking in the Iron Age ramparts of Stokeleigh Camp and a natural play area.
1.6 km / 1 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Grass or field paths
- Muddy or soft ground
- Rocky sections
- Gates or kissing gates
- Narrow paths
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Picnic area
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
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Property page says the woods are open for walks, dawn to dusk; no closures listed. Cattle may graze.
Route facts from the National Trust Leigh Woods pages.
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Little Solsbury Hill and Chilcombe Bottom
Swainswick and Batheaston, north-east of Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
A Cotswolds National Landscape circular walk from the A46 near Swainswick, with a steep climb to the flat top of Little Solsbury Hill hillfort and a return through Chilcombe Bottom nature reserve.
5.6 km / 3.5 milesAbout 150 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Little Solsbury Hill and Chilcombe Bottom, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures listed on the National Trust Bath Skyline page, which covers Little Solsbury Hill; the rest of the route was not checked against a current access notice.
Route facts from a Cotswolds National Landscape walk leaflet; parking note from the National Trust.
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Marshfield southern loop (Cotswold Gateway walk 2)
Marshfield, South Gloucestershire
A Cotswolds National Landscape circular walk from Marshfield's Market Place on the southern Cotswold edge, using stony tracks, quiet lanes and fields with one steep climb.
7 km / 4.3 milesAbout 150 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Loose gravel or stones
- Grass or field paths
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Not checked yet
View the provider’s route for Marshfield southern loop (Cotswold Gateway walk 2), opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current access notice from the highway authority was checked.
Route facts from a Cotswolds National Landscape Cotswold Gateway leaflet.
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Marshfield, Cold Ashton, Doynton, Dyrham and West Littleton
Marshfield, South Gloucestershire
A long Cotswolds National Landscape circular ramble from Marshfield over the Cotswold escarpment via Cold Ashton, Doynton and Dyrham, with a pub stop about halfway.
17.7 km / 11 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Fords or stepping stones
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Benches or seating
- Pub
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No current access notice checked.
Route facts from the Cotswolds National Landscape walk page.
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Tyntesfield woodland walk
Tyntesfield, Wraxall, North Somerset
A National Trust circular walk from Home Farm through the woods of the Tyntesfield estate near Wraxall, on unsurfaced woodland paths with some steep sections.
3.8 km / 2.4 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Loose gravel or stones
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Steps
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
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Signposted detour around a fallen tree on stage 5. Estate gates open 10:00 and lock at 17:00 (winter) or 18:00 (summer). Parking charge for non-members; admission applies to house, cafes and shop.
Route facts from the National Trust Tyntesfield pages.
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Walk to the View at Bath Skyline
Bath city centre and Bathwick, Bath and North East Somerset
A shorter National Trust loop from Bath Abbey that climbs to a viewpoint on the Skyline above Bathwick and returns via the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath and Sydney Gardens area.
4.8 km / 3 milesAbout 90 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Walk to the View at Bath Skyline, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures listed on the trail or Bath Skyline property pages on the check date. Livestock may graze Skyline fields.
Route facts from the National Trust Walk to the View and Bath Skyline pages.
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Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
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