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Things to do in Bath, England: The Best Other Outdoor Activities
Known for its restorative wonders, Bath was once the home of Jane Austen. Sure, you could attempt to conjure up this elegant city by reading Pride and Prejudice in your tub, but as Bath has a lot more history than your bathroom (we assume, anyway) you'd be missing out. A stroll through Bath is like visiting an open-air museum, with roughly 5,000 buildings in the city drawing notice for their architectural merit. After your stroll, soak in the natural hot waters of the Thermae Bath Spa, once a favorite of the Celts and Romans.
Restaurants in Bath
1. eSpoke cyclevents ltd.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Two Tunnels Greenway
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By TRIUMPHANT3 - Southampton, United Kingdom
The two tunnels make an interesting addition to an already lovely ride. Started in Bathampton and riding clockwise (recommended) down to the Dundas Aqueduct. Refreshments/toilets available and maps of the route. Continued through a school on foot part of the way then followed the route signs through some quiet country lanes towards Midford until we found the entrance to route 244. Doubling back in ourselves on the purpose built Greenway was a pleasure. Wide Tarmac path, mild gradient before entering the Combe Down tunnel. Over a mile long and dimly lit, atmospheric with orchestral music at the mid-way point. Opens out into a wooded area before entering the second tunnel which is much shorter and slopes down for a nice freewheel for most of its length. A little bit of public road follows then turn onto the river Avon footpath into Bath itself. We followed the river into the city centre and ate at one of the many eateries next to the train station. After a rest we crossed the river on the footbridge behind the train station and re-joined the canal towpath where it enters the River Avon. Small detour necessary at the moment (Aug 2020) due to repairs to the tow path then on to Bathampton, stopping for an ice cream at a barge near the George Inn. We cycled on a Tuesday morning in the school holidays and the path was pleasantly quiet. Weekends can be very busy.
3. Bath Boating Station
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
We are now closed for the winter. We reopen for 2019 April 1st for rowing punting & canoeing on the beautiful stretch of river between Bath & Bathampton.
Reviewed By MajorSaf
After reading some reviews on here I was a bit worried taking my daughters here especially as we all have literally no boating experience. However very quickly I was made to realise that any worry was completely unnecessary. The gentleman who owns the boating station was absolutely lovely and welcoming and made us all feel at ease. Above all the staff who were handling the boats were really helpful and so patient with us novices, didn't get frustrated with us once even, smiles throughout. Hugely recommend (just watch out for the big boats if you are a beginner like me), my daughters said it was their favourite thing about bath ☺️
4. Dundas Aqueduct
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
The spectacular Dundas Aqueduct on the Kennet & Avon Canal is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. That means it’s as important as Stonehenge!
Reviewed By JanG03
Walked from the Angelfish cafe at Brassknocker Basin, 5 minutes amble away. Glorious old stone aqueduct and flotilla of canal boats to admire. Some of the residential ones are quirky but no less fascinating.
5. Bath Locks
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Compared to the Roman baths in this historic city, the Kennet & Avon Canal is a relative newcomer at just 200 years old. However, its gentle curves are the perfect complement to the formal elegance of Bath’s Georgian architecture, leading you on tranquil towpath walks out towards the Wiltshire Downs.
