Best walks near Bath Spa by train
Somerset · South West England | Walks by foot
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in South West England and plan your next day of green.
Pangbourne Station to Goring & Streatley Station (Berkshire)
1h from Bath Spa, with one change.
Easy: 8km, gentle ascents. 2h30–4h.
Beginner-friendly: Just keep the River Thames on your left and follow it up to Goring.
Lunch: A walk so short that you don’t need lunch — just eat at one of the many options in Goring & Streatley.
End-of-walk rewards: the Swan at Streatley and the Coppa Club, Pierreponts, the Miller of Mansfield, or the Catherine Wheel.
Buying train tickets: Buy a return ticket to Goring & Streatley (it’s fine to disembark at Pangbourne, because Pangbourne is en route to Goring & Streatley) (that’s assuming you’re coming from the east or south (aka London/Reading) — if you’re coming from the north or west you need to buy return ticket to Pangbourne instead).
Oxford Station Circular via Port Meadow (Oxfordshire)
1h from Bath Spa, with one change.
15km. Flat terrain. 4h–6h30.
Flat riverside towpaths, water meadows, canal towpath, Oxford city streets, college lanes, and historic squares. Can be flooded.
Highlights: Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford.
Lunch stops in Wolvercote (1h–2h in): the Trout Inn, Godstow, or the Jacob's Inn. Other lunch stops: the Perch (30m–1h in), or the Anchor (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Lamb & Flag, Oxford, the Red Lion, the Turf Tavern, the Bear, the Crown, the Royal Blenheim, the Castle Pub, or the Jolly Farmers.
Salisbury Station Circular via Old Sarum (Wiltshire)
1h direct from Bath Spa.
16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.
An essential walk! Have lunch a café or pub next to the river. Return from Stonehenge to Salisbury by bus (very frequent & reliable but check times).
Highlights: Old Sarum Ruins and Stonehenge.
Lunch stop: the Bridge Inn (2h30–4h30 in; excellent).
Goring & Streatley Station to Pangbourne Station (Oxfordshire)
1h from Bath Spa, with one change.
Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 3h30–6h.
A rambler favourite! Woods, hilly, river, and quaint village. Relatively busy.
Lunch stops in Streatley (2h–3h in): Pierreponts, or the Swan at Streatley and the Coppa Club. Other lunch stop: the Bull (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Miller of Mansfield, or the Catherine Wheel.
Freshford Station to Bradford-on-Avon Station (Somerset)
9m direct from Bath Spa.
12km. Moderate ascents. 3h.
Picturesque; magnificent. Canal towpath with woodland, fields, and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Freshford Station to Trowbridge Station (Somerset)
9m direct from Bath Spa.
Tough: steep ascents. 11km. 3h.
Field paths.
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Freshford Station to Avoncliff Station (Somerset)
9m direct from Bath Spa.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 4h.
Picturesque; beautiful countryside. Canal towpath with fields and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Keynsham Station to Yate Station (Somerset)
9m direct from Bath Spa.
Tough: 23km, steep ascents. 8h.
Impressive scenery. Riverside path.
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Freshford Station to Keynsham Station (Somerset)
9m direct from Bath Spa.
Tough: 25km, steep ascents. 6h.
Picturesque; beautiful. Riverside path and with substantial climbs. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Westbury Station to Freshford Station (Wiltshire)
9m direct from Bath Spa.
Tough: steep ascents. 20km.
Beautiful; picturesque. Riverside path with woodland.
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Bradford-on-Avon Station to Chippenham Station (Wiltshire)
15m direct from Bath Spa.
Tough: 24km. Gentle ascents. 6h.
Scenic walk; long walk. Riverside path and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Dilton Marsh Station to Bradford-on-Avon Station (Wiltshire)
15m direct from Bath Spa.
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Pleasant. Field paths and flat and easy-going.