Autumn walks near Bath and Bristol

Around Bristol and Bath you will be spoilt for choice for places to head for a walk. From the skyline overlooking Bath, woodland walks at Tyntesfield and the ancient pre-historic routes at Avebury there is plenty of variety.

Visiting information for this winter 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

More details on what's open
Standing Stones at Avebury
Avebury   Wiltshire

Avebury archaeology walk

Starting at the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site, this walk takes you through the remains of the largest stone circle in the world and along the West Kennet Avenue into rolling chalk downland.

Discover Avebury
Bath Skyline in autumn colours
Bath Skyline   Bath and NE Somerset

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.

Check out this popular trail
Views through the parkland at Dyrham
Dyrham Park   South Gloucestershire

Walking at Dyrham Park

The 270-acre parkland at Dyrham is a great place to explore the outdoors and enjoy a walk, whatever the time of year.

Explore the parkland
Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, seen across the river.
Lacock   Wiltshire

Lacock riverside walk

Explore the medieval market village of Lacock and see beautiful views of Lacock Abbey as you follow the banks of the River Avon on this two-mile walk. This picturesque route takes you through the medieval village and out to the surrounding countryside.

Plan your walk
The Palladian Bridge and Bath skyline seen from Prior Park Landscape Garden
Prior Park Landscape Garden   Somerset

Prior Park walk

Take in views, meander through the summerhouse glade and walk over the world famous Palladian Bridge from this secret landscape garden.

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