"Climbing up on Solsbury Hill", made famous by the Peter Gabriel song of 1979. The hill is actually called Little Solsbury Hill, it's a hill fort above Bathampton, just east of Bath. The photo was taken looking west to the Swainswick Valley, on a glorious May day, when the whole hill was covered in buttercups. It's a fantastic destination on a summers day. We did a 15 mile circular hike from Bath, following the start of the Cotswolds Way out of Bath, up to Kelston Round Hill. At the Horse race course, turn right off the Cotswolds Way, and head to Landsdown Road. Cross the road, and head across the level fields to Charlcombe Grove Farm, then descend into the valley below to go through Woolley village and to Upper Swainswick. Cross the A46, and climb up Solsbury Hill. From there descend to the south east to Bathampton, cross the River Avon and head up to the Kennet & Avon canal, which you follow back into Bath. An alternate walk up Solsbury Hill is provided by Damian Hall in the Cicerone title "Walking in the Cotswolds" - Walk 26 "Swainswick Valley and Little Solsbury Hill". That starts from a car park on the A46.

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Bath Abbey showing street scenes, a city and a church or cathedral

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The lively bars and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Bath City Centre. A stop by Thermae Bath Spa or Roman Baths might round out your trip.

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The Holburne Museum featuring heritage architecture

While visiting Bathwick, you might make a stop by sights like The Holburne Museum and Great Pulteney Street.

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Alexandra Park, Bath. A road skirts this park on Beechen Cliff. From close to the viewpoint from which 946261 was taken.

While visiting Bear Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Kennet & Avon Canal and Alexandra Park.

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Bath Assembly Rooms which includes heritage architecture

Upper Town is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Circus or Royal Victoria Park.

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