Where does Bath to Bristol cycle path start?

Where does Bath to Bristol cycle path start?

Lawrence Hill
Route. The path follows the route of the Midland Railway Mangotsfield and Bath branch line, which was closed during the Beeching Axe of the 1960s in favour of the more direct former Great Western Railway between the cities, from Lawrence Hill in central Bristol to Newbridge in Bath.

How long is the Bristol and Bath Railway Path?

13 miles
The immensely popular Bristol and Bath Railway Path provides a mainly tranquil walking and cycling path between the two cities. Its 13 miles are completely traffic-free and almost entirely flat as it runs along a disused railway line.

Where do I park for Bath cycle path Bristol?

While you can start at either end of the route, it is recommended you start at eitherPrince’s Wharf (BS1 4RN) or Castle Park Museum (BS1 3XB) in Bristol as parking is more easily available. The end of the route is located at Brassmill Industrial Estate (BA1 3JF) on the outskirts of Bath.

How long is the two tunnels Bath?

The iconic Bath Two Tunnels Circuit is a 13-mile walking and cycling loop. It’s an ideal day out for families on foot or by bike.

Is Bristol to Bath cycle path lit?

The Railway Path begins in central Bristol and loops north towards Fishponds. The Path continues through Staple Hill Tunnel, which is lit from 5am to 8.30pm.

Where does the two tunnels bath start?

You can start this circular route at any access point along the circuit. A recommended start point is either Bath Spa station or Oldfield Park station.

Where does the two tunnels in Bath?

The Two Tunnels Greenway This virtually flat path connects Bath to the Midford Valley, following the track-bed of the former Somerset and Dorset Railway. It incorporates the Devonshire Tunnel and Combe Down Tunnel; the longest walking and cycling tunnel in Britain.

When did Bristol Bath cycle path open?

6 August 1985
Following more volunteer-led construction and negotiations with local residents, other sections were gradually added, and the whole path was finally opened on 6 August 1985, exactly 150 years after the opening of the original railway line, and 6 years on from the start of the cycle route development at Saltford.

How long is Combe Down Tunnel?

1.03 miles
D The second, longer Victorian tunnel is Combe Down, which at 1.03 miles (1672m) is the longest cycling tunnel in the UK. E On exiting the tunnels continue over the reservoir – look up hill to the right to see Midford Castle.

How long is Devonshire Tunnel?

447 yards
Devonshire Tunnel