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    View of Bath from the Bath Skyline walk
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    Bath Skyline
    North east Somerset, south east of Bath
    Iconic views or viewpoints  Hills or mountains  Woodland  1930 
    Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath, famed for its wild flowers and far-reaching views
     
    • Six miles of way-marked trails to explore
    • Rich in wildlife and rare plant species
    • Hidden valleys, tranquil woodlands and meadows
    • Roman settlements and an 18th-century folly
    • Perfect for picnics, kite flying and escape from the city
    Bath Skyline Walk
    A person walking along the Bath Skyline path
    Explore the Bath Skyline along six miles of way-marked footpaths. Discover hidden valleys, rich in limestone flowers, and tranquil beech woodlands, interspersed with extensive views over Bath and out towards the Blackdown Hills. Download the walk here. ST779641
    Little Solsbury Hill
    This Iron Age hill fort offers the perfect vantage point for spectacular views over Bath. Its limestone grassland slopes support a variety of plants and attract a number of butterflies. The skylark has also made its home here. Listen out for their distinctive song, a warbling of short trills, in late spring. ST771677
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    Prior Park
    Palladian Bridge at Prior Park
    Beautiful and intimate landscape garden with Palladian Bridge; one of only four in the world. Prior Park was once owned by 18th-century entrepreneur, Ralph Allen, who also owned much of the Bath Skyline. Discover the newly restored wilderness with cascade and serpentine lake. ST760631
    Contact details
    Prior Park Landscape Garden
    Ralph Allen Drive
    Bath
    Somerset BA2 5AH

    01225 833422 (Visitor Reception)
    01225 833977 (Estate Office)

    Email: bathskyline@nationaltrust.org.uk


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