Explore the City Through its Trees

Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage City with six universal values, including the green setting of the city. There are many significant trees – in the parks and in the streets – which contribute indirectly to the World Heritage status and the wellbeing of the community.

Here is our Urban Treescape in digital form, where we share a selection of trees across the city. We invite you to follow our trails and enjoy the shapes and colours of each tree – their flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves and bark – and learn something about each one, while seeing the city from a different perspective.

Illustration of an oak tree drawn with pencil

There are 19 tree trails available.

  • Tree Trail A: Botanical Bounty

    North west of city centre

    Preview photo of Botanical Bounty
    View Trail A

    Explore the trees north of the city centre with Botanical Bounty. This trail takes in the fantastic Royal Victoria Park, its Botanical Gardens and surrounding green spaces. Lots to entertain children on the way.

    Start Point:

    stand.never.brass

    Finish Point:

    basin.change.holly

    1.6 miles (2.6 km)
  • Tree Trail B: Riverside Ramble

    South of city centre

    Preview photo of Riverside Ramble
    View Trail B

    The Riverside Ramble takes you through some fine urban trees cutting right through the city centre from west to east. Often overlooked in favour of the buildings, this route highlights some really special trees on the streets.

    Start & Finish Point:

    swan.fees.trend

    1.75 miles (2.8 km)
  • Preview photo of Treemendous Twerton
    View Trail C

    To take you right out of the city centre to the western edges of the city, Twerton has some Treemendous trees and woodland, and has a more rural feel. The street trees are just as good as any you'll find in the city centre.

    Start & Finish Point:

    jelly.blows.broad

    2.5 miles (4 km)
  • Preview photo of Leafy Legacies
    View Trail D

    Leafy Legacies is an accessible urban walking route through central Bath that guides walkers past iconic historic landmarks and peaceful green spaces. Starting at The Circus and finishing near Pulteney Weir, it offers an easy stroll with plenty of nearby cafés and benches.

    Start Point:

    shall.deep.tent

    Finish Point:

    plates.reap.shin

    1.25 miles (2 km)
  • Tree Trail E: Rob's Route

    Moorlands Park & Alexandra Park

    Preview photo of Rob's Route
    View Trail E

    A 3-mile loop starting from Bear Flat that passes through Moorlands Park, St Luke’s Churchyard, Alexandra Park, and Beechen Cliff. The route mixes pavements and parkland, featuring a steep climb rewarded with sweeping views over Bath.

    Start & Finish Point:

    note.begin.text

    3 miles (4.8 km)
  • Preview photo of Alice's Arboretum
    View Trail F

    An accessible, 800-metre flat loop around Alice Park that passes a café, community garden, and skate park. The path is mostly on pavement or grass, making it easy to navigate for wheelchairs and buggies.

    Start & Finish Point:

    woods.pizza.onion

    0.5 mile (0.8 km)
  • Preview photo of Alice's Arboretum Family Friendly
    View Trail F2

    Following the same flat 800-metre loop as Trail F, this version adds interactive prompts and games tailored for children.

    Start & Finish Point:

    woods.pizza.onion

    0.5 mile (0.8 km)
  • Preview photo of London Road Loops
    View Trail G

    A 2-mile walk split into two loops starting from the London Road Morrisons. It explores local green spaces, urban streets, Kensington Meadows, and riverside paths along the River Avon.

    Start & Finish Point:

    chair.chair.trees

    2 miles (3.2 km)
  • Tree Trail H: Combe Park Canopy

    Royal United Hospital

    Preview photo of Combe Park Canopy
    View Trail H

    A 1-mile accessible circuit around the Royal United Hospital grounds, blending an unexpectedly rich mix of historic and ornamental trees.

    Start & Finish Point:

    quest.fear.sleepy

    1 mile (1.6 km)
  • Preview photo of Royal United Hospital ReMind UK
    View Trail H2

    A short, 200-metre micro-loop encircling the ReMind UK centre, designed as an accessible stroll through a concentrated variety of garden and woodland species.

    Start & Finish Point:

    leave.length.horns

    0.12 mile (0.2 km)
  • Preview photo of Claverton Campus
    View Trail I

    A 2.5-mile walk connecting the modern University of Bath campus with open countryside, pairing university landscaping with sweeping National Trust woodland.

    Start & Finish Point:

    ankle.dunes.wins

    2.25 miles (3.6 km)
  • Tree Trail J: Beechen Cliff Clamber

    Beechen Cliff & Lyncombe Hill Fields

    Preview photo of Beechen Cliff Clamber
    View Trail J

    A challenging, 1.5-mile hillside climb south of the city, combining steep pathways, rich woodland history, and wide panoramic views across Bath.

    Start & Finish Point:

    shack.kept.digs

    1.75 miles (2.8 km)
  • Preview photo of Keynsham Caper Family Friendly
    View Trail K1

    A short, family-focused loop through Keynsham Memorial Park starting and finishing at the main Bath Hill gates. The path winds around central park features, passing the play area, bowling club, bandstand, and riverside paths.

    Start & Finish Point:

    bricks.olive.rests

    0.5 mile (0.8 km)
  • Preview photo of Keynsham for Connoisseurs
    View Trail K2

    A broader exploration looping through Keynsham Memorial Park, crosses Avon Mill Lane and the River Avon, circles past historical landmarks like Keynsham Abbey, and loops back via local town streets.

    Start & Finish Point:

    bricks.olive.rests

    1.5 miles (2.4 km)
  • Preview photo of Locksbrook Labyrinth
    View Trail L

    A tranquil loop within the grounds of Locksbrook Cemetery. Beginning and ending at the Upper Bristol Road entrance lodge, the trail meanders along the cemetery's inner path network, looping around its twin chapels and historic grounds.

    Start & Finish Point:

    twin.client.game

    0.75 mile (1.2 km)
  • Preview photo of Brickfields & Sandpits
    View Trail M

    A loop through Oldfield Park starting from Moorland Road. It connects several green spaces – including Shaftesbury Road Memorial Gardens, Moorfields Sandpits Park, the old railway line at Linear Park and Brickfields Park – before returning via Twerton Cemetery and residential avenues.

    Start & Finish Point:

    rather.speaks.sugars

    2.25 miles (3.6 km)
  • Tree Trail N: Newton Park

    Bath Spa University

    Preview photo of Newton Park
    View Trail N

    Set within the historic 'Capability' Brown-designed campus of Bath Spa University. Starting near the Refectory/Commons, the route loops around the central Fish Pond lake, taking in views of the historic Castle Gatehouse, Italian Gardens, and surrounding parkland.

    Start & Finish Point:

    sobbed.escape.decisions

    1 mile (1.6 km)
  • Preview photo of Odin's Odyssey
    View Trail O

    A longer, countryside-fringe trek starting from Odd Down Sports Ground. It follows sections of the ancient Wansdyke path, passes through Corston View Park and Rush Hill Open Space, and loops through the Odin's & Vernham Play Space before returning via local lanes and fields.

    Start & Finish Point:

    host.urban.clown

    3.25 miles (5.2 km)
  • Tree Trail P: Winsley Woodland

    Dorothy House, Winsley

    Preview photo of Winsley Woodland
    View Trail P

    Located in the grounds of Dorothy House Hospice Care in Winsley. The circular walk navigates the hospice's quiet gardens and woodland sections – including Bluebell, Primrose, and Snowdrop Woods – intersecting with an interactive nature trail and light installations.

    Start & Finish Point:

    tips.stow.motor

    0.5 mile (0.8 km)
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