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Leave the tourist crowds and follow the Kennet and Avon Canal on a 90–120 minute self-guided audio walk. Hear Bath’s stories as you pass Pulteney Bridge, Great Pulteney Street, Sydney Gardens and the Recreation Ground.
Leave the tourist crowds and follow the Kennet and Avon Canal on a 90–120 minute self-guided audio walk. Hear Bath’s stories as you pass Pulteney Bridge, Great Pulteney Street, Sydney Gardens and the Recreation Ground.
You step off North Parade Bridge and the city's stone façades shift into a quieter ribbon of water. The Kennet and Avon Canal guides you east, canal towpath underfoot, barges and swans gliding past. Voices in your headphones point out Pulteney Bridge’s shop-front balustrades, then lead you down Great Pulteney Street where Georgian townhouses rise like measured steps.
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Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours · Bath, Somerset
You step off North Parade Bridge and the city's stone façades shift into a quieter ribbon of water. The Kennet and Avon Canal guides you east, canal towpath underfoot, barges and swans gliding past. Voices in your headphones point out Pulteney Bridge’s shop-front balustrades, then lead you down Great Pulteney Street where Georgian townhouses rise like measured steps.
This walk threads Bath’s layered history: Roman bathing heritage sits beneath a Georgian city planned in the 18th century, while the canal—completed in the early 19th century—opened Bath to inland trade and leisure. Geology shows through in the warm, golden Bath stone carved into crescents and bridges; the Avon valley’s flat floodplain created the simple, level route the towpath follows.
Culture here is civic and lived-in: the Recreation Ground hosts rugby and cricket, Sydney Gardens recalls Georgian promenades, and Jane Austen’s nearby addresses give literary context to the streets you pass.
Practical guidance: the route is predominantly flat with a few steps and takes about 90–120 minutes at a relaxed pace. Download the VoiceMap app before you go for offline audio and maps; bring comfortable walking shoes, a lightweight waterproof, and a bottle of water. On fair days consider a picnic in Sydney Gardens or a stop at the park café.
Expect easy footing, frequent stopping points for photos, and a gentle mix of urban architecture and waterside nature. The self-guided format gives flexibility—pause the narration, linger at Pulteney Bridge, and let the canal’s current set your pace.
The tour runs about 90–120 minutes at a relaxed pace and is mostly flat with a few steps.
No—download the VoiceMap app and the tour content ahead of time for offline use.
The guided walk begins near North Parade Bridge in central Bath, close to the river and central attractions.
Yes—it's family-friendly and suitable for strollers on most sections, though a few steps may require detours.
VoiceMap Audio Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off North Parade Bridge and the city's stone façades shift into a quieter ribbon of water. The Kennet and Avon Canal guides you east, canal towpath underfoot, barges and swans gliding past. Voices in your headphones point out Pulteney Bridge’s shop-front balustrades, then lead you down Great Pulteney Street where Georgian townhouses rise like measured steps.
You step off North Parade Bridge and the city's stone façades shift into a quieter ribbon of water. The Kennet and Avon Canal guides you east, canal towpath underfoot, barges and swans gliding past. Voices in your headphones point out Pulteney Bridge’s shop-front balustrades, then lead you down Great Pulteney Street where Georgian townhouses rise like measured steps.
This walk threads Bath’s layered history: Roman bathing heritage sits beneath a Georgian city planned in the 18th century, while the canal—completed in the early 19th century—opened Bath to inland trade and leisure. Geology shows through in the warm, golden Bath stone carved into crescents and bridges; the Avon valley’s flat floodplain created the simple, level route the towpath follows.
Culture here is civic and lived-in: the Recreation Ground hosts rugby and cricket, Sydney Gardens recalls Georgian promenades, and Jane Austen’s nearby addresses give literary context to the streets you pass.
Practical guidance: the route is predominantly flat with a few steps and takes about 90–120 minutes at a relaxed pace. Download the VoiceMap app before you go for offline audio and maps; bring comfortable walking shoes, a lightweight waterproof, and a bottle of water. On fair days consider a picnic in Sydney Gardens or a stop at the park café.
Expect easy footing, frequent stopping points for photos, and a gentle mix of urban architecture and waterside nature. The self-guided format gives flexibility—pause the narration, linger at Pulteney Bridge, and let the canal’s current set your pace.