Wander Women Walking Weekender - Bath Skyline City & Countryside

Join us for a Wander Women walking weekend adventure, that fuses atmospheric city buzz and stunning historic architecture with peaceful, beautiful countryside and epic high-level views, in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre City of Bath.

Starting with an exhilarating group hike following the famous Bath Skyline route: soak up the sights from the hills surrounding the city, drinking in stunning high-level views, walking through ancient woodlands and countryside meadows, historic castles, canal boats and pretty, Georgian cottages. Spending the night in Bath, followed by a Sunday morning walk starting from the city centre to Lansdown Hill.

You will need to have a good level of fitness and have experience of walking hilly terrain at a moderate pace.

If you would like to join this weekend trip but have not attended any of the regular group day walks, please contact us prior to booking.

For more information and to book your place, please visit the Wander Women North Devon eventbrite page Wander Women Eventbrite

Bookings open on Saturday 23rd November at 10am.

Itinerary
Saturday 4th October
Drive to the walk meet point at Brassknocker Basin car park to meet at 10am, then heading out on a group hike together. We will eat lunch on the walk route – please bring a packed lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Drive a short distance and check in to our hotel. Free time to explore Bath, shower and get ready for our evening meal together. The city centre can be easily accessed by public transport from a bus stop nearby the hotel (journey time approximately 20 minutes).

Optional group evening meal in Bath (table booked at local restaurant) – feel free to make your own arrangements for evening food if you would prefer to do so.

Sunday 5th October
After fueling up on breakfast at the hotel, we will drive a short distance to the city centre, and then head out on our second walk through the hills and countryside surrounding Bath. Option to stay for lunch/ coffee/ cake at the end of the walk, before saying our goodbyes and heading home.

Walk Routes Information
Saturday Dundas Aqueduct - Bath Skyline Walk Distance: 7.7 miles (12.4km). Grade: Moderate. Total ascent 352m descent 356m. Terrain: Varied including roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky, uneven section, steps and stiles.

Sunday Lansdown – Kelston Round Hill Distance: 8.6 miles (14km). Grade: Moderate. Total ascent 289m descent 297m. Terrain: Footpaths, bridleways and tarmac road. Sections of steep ascent/ descent. Paths can be very muddy in wet weather.

Cost
£150
Price includes:
1 night accommodation at Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath sharing a twin room
Breakfast on Sunday morning
2 group walks
The price doesn't include:

Dinner on Saturday night
Coffee, cake/ lunch on Sunday
Transport to and from the venue and during the trip
Alcoholic drinks or other personal expenses
Car parking charges: Saturday – Brassknocker Basin Car Park £6.50 all day. Sunday - Charlotte Street car park Bath up to 6 hours £10.20 to £13.40