River Avon Riverside View – Old Canal and Railway Pathway loop from Kelston

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River Avon Riverside View – Old Canal and Railway Pathway loop from Kelston

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River Avon Riverside View – Old Canal and Railway Pathway loop from Kelston

03:12

12.5km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

City of Bath WHS

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2.78 km

The Boathouse Riverside Pub and Rooms

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The Boathouse is a great spot to relax and have a drink on a balmy summers afternoon. It is on the banks of the Avon river so you can watch …

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4.30 km

The Locksbrook Inn

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This a very popular pub with cyclists, having a large patio with lots of seating adjacent to the towpath (leads to the Bristol / Bath cycleway). An excellent pint of Butcombe Bitter and decent food.

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7.44 km

River Avon Riverside View

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This is a wonderful spot next to the gently-flowing River Avon. Stunning and tranquil, it's a good place for a swim. Whether you're stopping for a moment to catch your …

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8.03 km

Old Canal and Railway Pathway

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If you look carefully, there's a couple of hidden bridges along the footpath; they're overgrown now - Nature will take everything back - but they are there! And then there's …

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9.45 km

Riverside Inn

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Great food and an excellent start/finish location

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10.3 km

The Bird in Hand Pub, Saltford

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The Bird in Hand is a traditional pub in the heart of Saltford. You can grab some lovely food and drink here, especially the Sunday roasts. The beer garden is …

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10.6 km

St Mary's Church, Saltford

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St Mary's is a Grade II-listed church nestled in idyllic countryside on the outskirts of Saltford. It dates to the 12th century but was rebuilt in the mid-17th century after …

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12.2 km

Tennant's Wood

Forest

12.5 km

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