History
We haven’t written this one’s history yet.
Facts
- Code
- SW 1317 (provisional)
- Distance
- 13.1 miles (21.0 km)
- Type
- Linear
- Region
- South West
- Total ascent
- About 282 m. Highest point 83 m
SW 1317
Bristol and Bath Railway Path
13.1 miles (21.0 km), linear.
Open the start in OS Maps. The GPX file opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit.
Up and down
About 282 m of climbing and 278 m of descent; highest point 83 m.
Getting there
- Stations
- Lawrence Hill, 820 m from the start. DirectionsBristol Temple Meads, 850 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- West Street, 210 m from the start. DirectionsSt Phillips Road, 250 m from the start. DirectionsEaston Road, 280 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 200 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 280 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 320 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Brassmill Lane Trading Estate, 20 m from the finish. DirectionsRudmore Park, 200 m from the finish. DirectionsAvon Park, 210 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 6 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 19 m in a kilometre, 4.6 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Sources
Checked against walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk on 2 October 2026.
- Route line: OpenStreetMap relation 2205611, mapped by volunteers
- The route’s website, as given in OpenStreetMap: bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk
Something wrong or missing?
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