Section 3 of 10, Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
Bath to Bradford on Avon
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 750 643. Finish: ST 825 603. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 57 m of climbing and 42 m of descent; highest point 41 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bath.
- Station
- Bath Spa, 270 m from the start. Directions ST 752 643
- Bus stops
- Bus Station, 80 m from the start. Directions ST 750 643Ambury (Wr), 80 m from the start. Directions ST 749 644Ambury, 90 m from the start. Directions ST 749 644
- Car parks
- Southgate Car Park Entrance (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions ST 750 644Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions ST 748 643Avon Street (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions ST 748 644
Getting back
The section finishes at Bradford on Avon. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Bradford-on-Avon, 320 m from the finish. Directions ST 824 606
- Bus stops
- Fitzmaurice Place, 220 m from the finish. Directions ST 826 605Regents Place, 280 m from the finish. Directions ST 826 605Post Office, 310 m from the finish. Directions ST 828 604
Planning the Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
- The guidebook: The Kennet and Avon Canal (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 91%, paved or flagged 9%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 1 gate, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
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