A Walking Weekend in Bath

Bath, recognised as one of the world's most beautiful cities, is one of only four European cities to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the others being Florence, Venice and Strasbourg. Bath's Georgian terraces, crowned by the magnificent Royal Circus and Royal Crescent, climb dramatically up the hillsides while the historic centre, where the Roman baths and ancient abbey still stand, is in a splendid location by the River Avon. The city is being reborn as a spa town, with the old baths set to reopen in 2002, as well as new ones featuring a rooftop pool. Below is a programme for a walking tour of Bath - it is a self guided walking weekend, expect to spend two nights in Bath.

PROGRAMME:

Day 1: Arrive in Bath. There is much to see in the city - the Roman Baths, the Abbey, the lovely river Avon and Putney Bridge, the four Cresents and the Circus, any number of museums and galleries, and, most importantly, street after street of palatial townhouses showcasing Roman, Georgian and Victorian Architecture.

Day 2: Walk the Bath skyline. This 6-mile walk takes you up onto the wooded heights (6 hills) overlooking the city. Pass by Sham Castle, Prior Park Landscape Garden, and countryside that has remained unploughed for over forty years, a wonderful haven for wildlife. Best of all are the sweeping views across the city of Bath. Ask at the tourist information office for infomation on Bath Sky Line walk.

Day 3: Walk from Bath to Bradford-on-Avon. There are two possible routes. One follows the Kennet & Avon Canal, the other takes you back up to the heights above the city and then on to Farleigh Hungerford with its fine 14th century castle, before emerging at Bradford. Your luggage will have been transported to your accommodation from Bath. (10 miles). Overnight Bradford-on-Avon.