Activities at Bath Skyline
Bath Skyline guided walks
Nature or history-based guided walks run throughout the year. An opportunity to find out more about the Bath Skyline in all seasons. Find out more about guided walks coming up.
Bath Skyline walk
A 6-mile circular walk just a short stroll from Bath city centre. Enter another world, onto the skyline hills above Bath and beyond, through meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys. PLEASE NOTE new clockwise directions, launched summer 2017
- Moderate
- 3 hours 30 mins
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)
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.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
City to countryside walks
These relaxed walks join city and countryside, and provide time to learn about history and the work of the Bath Skyline
Bath Skyline Walk - new directions for 2017
Only a short stroll from the city centre, enter another world, onto the skyline hills above Bath and beyond, through meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys.
- Moderate
- 3 hours 30 mins
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)
Family Discovery Trail
Fairies, geocaches and 50 Things wait for you in the woods on Claverton Down. There's a pushchair friendly 2 mile walk, or a natural play area to run around in.
Little Solsbury Hill
Little Solsbury Hill is a lesser known corner of the Skyline. Discover its iron age history and diverse wildlife.
Bath Skyline Walk
Savour the magnificent views down into the picturesque city of Bath and stroll through hidden valleys, woodlands and meadows, all rich in wildlife.
How to get to Little Solsbury Hill
We've put together a guide to getting to Little Solsbury Hill.
Bath Skyline walk as 'energetic' as a football match
Completing the Bath Skyline walk burns as much energy as playing 90 minutes of football, according to new research by the University of Bath.
'Walk to the View!' - a short walk
What are you doing in the next 1½ hours? Our short walk has stunning views, hidden waterways and Georgian history – all in a short walk that you can fit into a busy itinerary.
Top spots for history and wildlife lovers
Discover an Iron Age hill fort, 18th-century follies, hidden valleys, tranquil woodlands and meadows all with an array of flora and fauna. Take a virtual tour.
Bath Skyline Family Fun and Activities
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.
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.
Seven sights to see on the Bath Skyline
A guide to interesting features - historical, architectural and natural - to look out for on the Bath Skyline.
Winter fun on the Skyline
Seasonal activities and winter fun for families to enjoy in the countryside around Bath and the Bath Skyline.
What grows on the Bath Skyline
Our rare grassland offers a stunning variety of wildflowers. Find out why it is so important, and what to see, when.
Tales from the Geocache
Read the story from the Bath Skyline geocache.