The Parade Gardens is a grade II listed park in Bath, Somerset, England. The gardens are situated to the south of the Empire Hotel, Bath and 250 yards to the east of Bath Abbey.
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +47 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +47 more · last seen 2026
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Family friendly
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café, toilets, picnic area
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Heritage
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Historic site with public access
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Insect spotting
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Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Dark-edged Bee-fly +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Dark-edged Bee-fly +20 more · last seen 2026
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Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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5 signed routes nearby · 155 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
River Avon TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef RATRegional walking route
New Marchants Passagepublic footpath · 5 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 5 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: pedestrian
Railway Streetpublic footpath · 5 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 5 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: pedestrian
Gravel Walkpublic footpath · 8 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 8 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
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Cycling
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129 signed routes nearby
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Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 24Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route▾
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
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▾
