The Heights & Cliff Woodland Walk

Walks, England, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset
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The Heights & Cliff Woodland Walk

Widcombe, Bath

by sutchfun

  • 1 hour / 2km
  • 33

Circular walk. Includes lots of steps up to Alexandra Park with epic views over Bath. Walk back through the woodlands.

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Hilly & steep
  • Child friendly

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  1. Think walk starts on Carlton Road which is just off Lyncombe Hill. There are lots of steps coming up but the view is worth it.

    Step 1: Think walk starts on Carlton Road which is just off Lyncombe Hill. There are lots of steps coming up but the view is worth it.

  2. On Carlton Road, You’re looking out for a small gap in the houses on your left hand side.

    Step 2: On Carlton Road, You’re looking out for a small gap in the houses on your left hand side.

  3. Head up the steep narrow path between the houses.

    Step 3: Head up the steep narrow path between the houses.

  4. Keep going. Just up ahead is a small road, get ready to cross over the road.

    Step 4: Keep going. Just up ahead is a small road, get ready to cross over the road.

  5. Cross the road safely here and head up the steep steps. Locally these steps are known as Jacobs Ladder.

    Step 5: Cross the road safely here and head up the steep steps. Locally these steps are known as Jacobs Ladder.

  6. Hot tip - don’t forget to look back here to sneak a look at the view. 👀

    Step 6: Hot tip - don’t forget to look back here to sneak a look at the view. 👀

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