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South West England

Bath and North East Somerset

Bath Abbey – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Oldfield Park

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Bath and North East Somerset

Bath Abbey – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Oldfield Park

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4.7

(83)

582

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Bath Abbey – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Oldfield Park

01:21

20.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.62 km for 71 m

After 12.6 km for 70 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.66 km

Bath Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is an Anglican parish church and a former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded …

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2

3.92 km

Bathwick Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

a small tunnel, not solely for shipping

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3

4.40 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Avon and Kennet canal path between Bathampton and Monkton Combe is a pretty but busy section of the path. The surface of the path is very variable with mainly …

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4

11.3 km

Dundas Aqueduct

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Dundas Aqueduct carries the Kennet & Avon canal over the river Avon and the railway. It was opened in 1805 and designed by famous architect John Rennie.
The tow path …

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5

12.9 km

Breakfast at Church Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

6

14.7 km

Trash Tunes_Turning Point

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HINT: can’t park there! Look along the ground

NB this is a road - please be careful!

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7

14.8 km

View of Midford Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A great view of Midford Castle. Once the home of Nicholas Cage 🏰

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8

17.5 km

Trash Tunes_Tunnel Entrance

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HINT: long grass by the bench

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B

20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

7.41 km

2.04 km

1.42 km

632 m

578 m

210 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

7.40 km

2.71 km

245 m

243 m

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Friday 29 May

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