Dundas Aqueduct for little legs

Walks, England, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset
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Dundas Aqueduct for little legs

Monkton Combe, Bath and North East Somerset

by claud

  • 30 minutes / 1.5km
  • 10

A canalside wander to Dundas Aqueduct with trains, narrow boats, waterfowl and a cafe with toilets. Much of the walk is wheel friendly.

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • History
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Dundas Aqueduct for little legs
  1. The walk starts at the end of Brassknocker car park. The Viaduct Hotel bus stop is a few minutes away, served by the D2x & the D1 discover.

    Step 1: The walk starts at the end of Brassknocker car park. The Viaduct Hotel bus stop is a few minutes away, served by the D2x & the D1 discover.

  2. Head around the staggered wooden gates and onto the tarmac path, heading gently uphill. Can you see the aqueduct ahead?

    Step 2: Head around the staggered wooden gates and onto the tarmac path, heading gently uphill. Can you see the aqueduct ahead?

  3. What nature can you spot on the way?

    Step 3: What nature can you spot on the way?

  4. Follow the path as it heads left, still heading uphill.

    Step 4: Follow the path as it heads left, still heading uphill.

  5. At the top of the slope at a path junction, follow the path to the right.

    Step 5: At the top of the slope at a path junction, follow the path to the right.

  6. To your right is the train line, the River Avon and some great views across to the aqueduct.

    Step 6: To your right is the train line, the River Avon and some great views across to the aqueduct.

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