Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk, Bath, Somerset BA2 6JP
Bath Skyline Walk
route · Countryside walk
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7.8
Wildland
Half day
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Big-sky
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Why it's Wildland
7.8A six-mile circuit lifts you above Bath, where city rooftops and tree-lined hills share the same view. The route links open fields and woodland with the hilltop site of Little Solsbury Hill, associated in the supplied research with an Iron Age hillfort.
Bath Skyline earns its place for the unusual closeness of city and countryside: a substantial hill walk with broad views back over Bath, varied terrain and a tangible prehistoric connection at Little Solsbury Hill. It feels like a proper countryside circuit without leaving the city’s orbit.
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Open mapBathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk, Bath, Somerset BA2 6JP
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The experience
The full National Trust circuit covers 6 miles (9.6 km) and takes around 3½–4 hours. Follow it clockwise from Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk, allowing time for the changing views and the hilltop setting of Little Solsbury Hill. The route is varied and includes steep, uneven sections.
Things to do
Walk the full Skyline circuit
Follow the National Trust’s clockwise 6-mile circular trail from Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk. The walk combines elevated views with varied countryside terrain.
3 hours 30 minutes–4 hours
Take in the elevated views over Bath
The walk’s high position gives changing perspectives over Bath and the tree-lined hills around the city.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Duration and route details need checking before setting out.
A shorter walk to the view
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Start from Bath and follow the National Trust’s ‘Walk to the view!’ option towards the Skyline.
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Enjoy the elevated outlook over Bath, then return by your chosen route.
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Check the current route map and conditions; the supplied sources do not provide enough detail to specify a complete short circuit.
Half day · 3 hours 30 minutes–4 hours
The full Bath Skyline circuit
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Start at Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk, ST76046 64704.
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Follow the National Trust route clockwise around the 6-mile (9.6 km) circuit.
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Pause at suitable points to take in the views over Bath and the surrounding hills.
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Look for the hilltop setting of Little Solsbury Hill; check the route map for the precise alignment and access.
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Wear sturdy footwear for steep hills, steps, a stile and rocky, uneven sections.
Verified history
The supplied research identifies Little Solsbury Hill as the site of an Iron Age hillfort. The National Trust’s information confirms the hill’s location between the A46 and Batheaston, but the supplied authoritative National Trust excerpt does not provide further details about the fort’s date or occupants.
When to go
March · April · May · June · September · October · Early morning or weekdays outside school holidays for a quieter walk; views are available throughout the year.
The source row describes spring wildflowers and birdsong, summer greenery, autumn colour and winter views through reduced foliage. The National Trust says the elevated views offer new perspectives all year.
The route has steep hills, steps and rocky, uneven sections. Check conditions before setting out and wear sturdy footwear; bring weather-appropriate clothing.
The route
- stiles
- A stile is present
- surface
- Very varied: roads, surfaced paths, steep hills and rocky, uneven sections
- distance
- 6 miles (9.6 km)
- duration
- 3 hours 30 minutes–4 hours
- difficulty
- Moderate
- waymarking
- Follow directions for the clockwise walk; the source row reports National Trust maps and information boards, but current waymarking details should be checked.
- route shape
- Circular; follow the National Trust route clockwise
- start point
- Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk, ST76046 64704; Bath, Somerset BA2 6JP
- parking start
- The National Trust says there is no allocated car park on the Skyline. Check local parking or public transport before setting out.
- shorter alternative
- The National Trust page mentions a ‘Walk to the view!’ from Bath Abbey, but the supplied excerpt does not give its distance or duration; check the current route information before relying on it.
- Elevated views over Bath and the surrounding tree-lined hills
- A varied circuit through countryside and woodland
- Little Solsbury Hill, identified in the supplied research as the site of an Iron Age hillfort
What to look for
Look back towards Bath from the elevated sections and notice how the city sits among tree-lined hills. At Little Solsbury Hill, look for the hilltop setting associated in the supplied research with an Iron Age fort.
The story
Prehistoric landscape; Little Solsbury Hill is identified in the supplied research as the site of an Iron Age hillfort.
Best time to go
Year-round. Spring brings wildflowers and birdsong; autumn offers changing colours and clear views through more open foliage.
Spring for wildflowers and birdsong; early morning or a weekday outside school holidays for a quieter walk. The National Trust describes the city views as rewarding throughout the year.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · History lovers · Wildlife lovers
Route at a glance
Duration
Half day
Terrain
Hills, Woodland
Parking / start
The National Trust says there is no allocated car park on the Skyline. The walk starts at Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk, BA2 6JP; check local parking and travel arrangements before setting out.
Practical information
Opening & access
A National Trust countryside walk on the hills southeast of Bath. The full circular route starts at Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk; follow the route clockwise. The National Trust says there is no allocated car park on the Skyline.
Parking
The National Trust says there is no allocated car park on the Skyline. The walk starts at Bathwick Hill at Cleveland Walk, BA2 6JP; check local parking and travel arrangements before setting out.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
Check before visiting; no café or food provision on the route is verified in the supplied research.
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Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be under close effective control. Keep dogs on a lead in fields with grazing sheep or cattle.
Accessibility
The full route is moderate and includes steep hills, steps, a stile and rocky, uneven sections. The National Trust advises sturdy footwear. Not suitable for wheelchair users according to the source row; check current route information before visiting.
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