Bath Skyline

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We encourage everyone to observe social distancing measures. Please stay local if possible to avoid creating hotspots.

Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath

More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Walks

Bath Skyline in autumn colours

Bath Skyline walk 

A 6-mile circular walk, just a short stroll from Bath city centre. Enter another world in the skyline hills above Bath, through meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys.

Bath Skyline - Walk to the View

Walk to the View! 

A 3-mile circular walk from Bath city centre out to the countryside of the Bath Skyline. Stunning views, hidden waterways and Georgian history await.

Views from Little Solsbury Hill

Little Solsbury Hill 

Little Solsbury Hill is a lesser known corner of the Skyline. Discover its iron age history and diverse wildlife.

Families enjoying the buggy friendly Discovery Trail

Family fun on the Bath Skyline 

There's no excuse to stay in and watch TV when you have the whole Skyline to discover. We've got some great ideas for activities outdoors.

Dogs and their owners exploring the Bath Skyline

Dog walking on the Bath Skyline 

We welcome dogs and their owners on the Bath Skyline, and have put together some information to help everyone enjoy the Bath countryside, be safe and maintain a healthy environment whilst social distancing.

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Our work

George Clarke in the greenhouses at Tyntesfield

As seen on George Clarke's National Trust Unlocked 

You can follow in Clarke’s footsteps with a visit here, and there’s no need to book. See where else the Channel 4 series visited to see behind the scenes during lockdown.

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History

Winter trees on Bath Skyline

Archaeology on the Bath Skyline 

There are archaeological features a-plenty across the Bath Skyline - covering different periods in history from the Iron Age right up to the 18th and 19th centuries.

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