KeynshamBath

Keybat three
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By Mockymock on 08 Apr 2022


Distance

13km/8mi

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Description

Off-road route using the River Avon trail and the Bristol Bath railway path

Off-road route using the River Avon trail and the Bristol Bath railway path

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 8

Surveys

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Grade 2X based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 80.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 10.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 10.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 2.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

1.0% of the route is on roads (1)

16.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

85.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

0.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

0.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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2X July 2022 by Brian
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Start and end points

Keynsham
Grid Ref ST6547768493
Lat / Lon 51.41439° / -2.49780°
Easting / Northing 365,477E / 168,493N
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Bath
Grid Ref ST7524964364
Lat / Lon 51.37778° / -2.35700°
Easting / Northing 375,249E / 164,364N
What3Words stale.hike.taking

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reviews


Slow Ways Darren

22 Mar 2023 Spring

This is such a great route from Keynsham to Bath. It follows the well maintained Sustrans route of cycle route 4 and along the Avon. This route is well marked, flat and smooth, off road and direct: It's a no brainer.


Danravenellison

10 Mar 2023 Winter

This is a great Slow Way... and possibly the best way to walk between Keynsham and Bath. Everyone in Keynsham and Bath should give it a go!.


Brian

30 Jul 2022 Summer

I concur with the review by Mockymock, I walked / surveyed the route yesterday, and agree that it is a fine route between Keynsham and Bath.
There were hundreds of cyclists on the Railway Path, all trying to be Eddy Merckx ( showing my age ) or Chris Froome.....so beware.
I slightly deviated from the route as it came into Bath, as the drop down onto the river path just before Rotork was completely overgrown, it made more sense to continue along the railway path right to the end, then walking on the lit pavement on Brassmill Lane, joining the river path just after Osborne Road.
The route is unsuitable for pushchairs/ mobility scooters due to the 5 kissing gates.
Disappointingly, in summer due to the extensive tree growth either side of the railway path there is minimal views .....but conversely there is extensive shade!
The survey highlights minimal facilities in the mid section, however an additional 0.5 mi walk takes you into Saltford where there are the majority of facilities ( accommodation, bus stops, toilets, shops etc )
I recorded the route on GPS at 8.40 mi.


Mockymock

08 Apr 2022 Spring

Straightforward route which I tried out and enjoyed very much. The way out of Keynsham is mostly through a park by the River Chew, followed by a couple of beautiful miles along the River Avon Path before joining up with the dependable Bristol to Bath cycle path. At the edge of the Bath, the route switches back onto the River Avon path between Newbridge and Locksbrook to avoid a section of road before resuming the cycle path into the centre of town.

Along the way there is the Bird in Hand pub at Saltford, lovely views over to the Cotswolds and model dinosaurs lurking on the opposite site of the river as the path passes by the Avon Valley Adventure Park. The cycle path can be very busy on weekends and holidays with all sorts of wheeled users, and beware speeding cycle commuters during the week.

Access is good along the cycle path sections but the Avon river path at the Keynsham end includes narrow kissing gates and will have muddy ground at wet times of year, so not suitable for wheels.


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