Cycling In and Around the Spa City of Bath

When the City name of Bath in Somerset is mentioned most people immediately think about the therapeutic naturally occurring and mineral rich Spa water it is famed for. Another thing could also be the Roman Baths themselves, or even the Georgian architecture which is so prevalent around the city. However Bath is also known by many people who enjoy life on two wheels for its many cycling friendly routes, tracks and cycle lanes in and around the city.

Whether you are a hardened cyclist, bmx bandit, tarmac terrorist or just prefer a relaxed amble along a quiet cycle path with scenic views, Bath has cycling routes covering a wide selection of places, whilst catering for all abilities and fitness levels on two wheels.

The city has many existing cycle routes, but in recent years more areas have been made accessible to cyclists or have been converted to cycle friendly paths for two-wheeled travellers. Bath is a University City, so you can imagine there are many young and mature students, as well as lecturers who choose to get about the city on two wheels. So you will see plenty of people cycling in and around the city and its proximity.

You will find no shortage of places to secure or park your bicycle in a safe place as the Bath & North East Somerset Council have been making many changes and seeking new funding for the improvements of cycling or using a bicycle around the city. In 2007 the "Two Tunnels" project was successful in making a winning bid to gain a portion of £50 million of Lottery funding needed to create new cycle routes in Bath. The Two Tunnels project is part of a national initiative called "Connect2", which has been developed by sustainable transport charity "Sustrans".

For visitors who have arrived in Bath without their bicycle, but want to enjoy a leisurely cycle ride around the city or take in some of the local sights and scenery on two wheels, no problem! As bath has ample places that offer bike hire and even guided cycle tours to suit most people and their abilities.

Lastly if you fancy a little more adventure and want to cycle out from the city, why not head long the picturesque "Bristol & Bath Railway Path", all in all it is a 13 mile (off-road - no cars) route, which runs between the cities of Bristol and Bath. The path is open to both walkers and cyclists with access for disabled users. There are a few stopping points on route and other cycle path routes crossover and all meet up with the Bristol & Bath Railway Path. So whatever the type of cycling you prefer or would like to experience, Bath has something for everyone.