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Bathford Allotments

📷 Derek Hawkins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsFamily
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

51.40027, -2.29678

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Wren, Great Tit +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Wren, Great Tit +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Allotments

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Gromwell, Hart's-Tongue, Scorpion Weed +47 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Gromwell, Hart's-Tongue, Scorpion Weed +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Red Admiral +152 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Red Admiral +152 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km

An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.

Named routeRef BSLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
Manor Drivepublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Dovers Lanepublic footpath · 208 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 208 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
Manor Drivepublic footpath · 38 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 38 mSurface grassPath type: residential
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Cycling

71 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Colliers WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Ashley Roadbridleway · 494 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 494 mSurface dirtPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bathford High Street

📷 Derek Hawkins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bathford High Street

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Nearby places

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✦CLAVERTON MANORHistoric site2.9 km→✦Sydney GardensHistoric site4 km→🌱Sydney GardensUrban park4 km→✦PARADE GARDENS, BATHHistoric site4.7 km→🌱Parade GardensUrban park4.7 km→✦Temple of Sulis MinervaHistoric site4.8 km→

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