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The Battle of Lansdown
Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
- 30min walk
Part of the 1st civil war in England.
The battle was between the armies of Sir William Waller and Sir Ralph Hopton on 5th July 1643.
You can find a monument to Sir Bevil Grenville, a hero of the royalist armies who was mortally wounded.
Location
As you go past Bath Racecourse towards Freezing Hill Lane, the monument is on the right hand side before you go down the hill.
Parking /Access
There is a layby about 100mtrs from the monument where you can park for free.
The site is on the Cotswold Way is on the Walking Trail. Dogs allowed on lead.
The battle was between the armies of Sir William Waller and Sir Ralph Hopton on 5th July 1643.
You can find a monument to Sir Bevil Grenville, a hero of the royalist armies who was mortally wounded.
Location
As you go past Bath Racecourse towards Freezing Hill Lane, the monument is on the right hand side before you go down the hill.
Parking /Access
There is a layby about 100mtrs from the monument where you can park for free.
The site is on the Cotswold Way is on the Walking Trail. Dogs allowed on lead.
Bath Racecourse - 15min walk
One of the best small racecourses in the UK. Boasting stunning views across the Somerset countryside.
A great day out for all the family.
A great day out for all the family.
The Charlcombe Inn - 10min walk
The Charlcombe Inn is a prominent and well known country free house close to Bath with easy road access, ample parking and a large garden overlooking Bath racecourse.
The Hare and Hounds - 12min walk
A stunning stone building high on Lansdown Hill with picture-perfect countryside views, across the Charlcombe Valley. Just a mile from town, The Hare & Hounds feels like a world away. Unwind with our mouth-watering selection of pub favourites and a thirst-quenching pint (or two!), with indoor and al fresco dining available.
Beckfords Tower & Museum - 10min walk
Built between 1826 and 1827 for William Beckford (1760-1844), Beckford’s Tower is a unique building and a key landmark for the City of Bath. It once housed one of the greatest collections of art, furniture and books in Georgian England. However, behind its beauty lies a more brutal story.
Opening times
15 February to 26
October opening times:
10am to 5pm
Open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
Last admission 4.30pm
1 November to 14 December opening times:
10am to 4pm
Open Saturdays
and Sundays
Last Admission 3.30pm
Admission fees apply.
Click the link to find out more!
Opening times
15 February to 26
October opening times:
10am to 5pm
Open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
Last admission 4.30pm
1 November to 14 December opening times:
10am to 4pm
Open Saturdays
and Sundays
Last Admission 3.30pm
Admission fees apply.
Click the link to find out more!
Local Spar - 10min walk
Local store with cash machine and post office.
Opens :
Monday - Saturday
7am - 10pm
Sundays
8am - 8pm
Opens :
Monday - Saturday
7am - 10pm
Sundays
8am - 8pm
Lansdown Park & Ride – Service 31
Bus service information
£3.70 return
Park & Ride sites offer an easy, cheap and convenient way to park your car and ride a bus into the centre of Bath. The Lansdown Park & Ride site provides a fully wheelchair accessible daily service into the City Centre.
Service 31 operates from Lansdown Park & Ride to Milsom Street, Bath City Centre, every 15 minutes, Monday to Sunday and including some Public Holidays. Journey times are about 10 minutes.
This service operates as a regular bus service and getting on or off the bus is allowed at any stop on Lansdown Road (in the city centre the stop to use is Milsom Street (Sg)) (see note at bottom of Fares table regards to intermediate stops).
£3.70 return
Park & Ride sites offer an easy, cheap and convenient way to park your car and ride a bus into the centre of Bath. The Lansdown Park & Ride site provides a fully wheelchair accessible daily service into the City Centre.
Service 31 operates from Lansdown Park & Ride to Milsom Street, Bath City Centre, every 15 minutes, Monday to Sunday and including some Public Holidays. Journey times are about 10 minutes.
This service operates as a regular bus service and getting on or off the bus is allowed at any stop on Lansdown Road (in the city centre the stop to use is Milsom Street (Sg)) (see note at bottom of Fares table regards to intermediate stops).
South West Fitness - Next Door
Private Gym located next door at Walcott Rugby Club.
Advance booking preferred.
Click the link to find out more!
Advance booking preferred.
Click the link to find out more!
Cotswolds way walking trail
Foot Path
Cold Ashton to Bath – 10.2 miles (16.5 Km)
The Cotswold Way leaves Cold Ashton and descends into the beautiful secluded valley at Lower Hamswell. The next climb takes you up to the site of the bloody civil war battle of Lansdown.
Cold Ashton to Bath – 10.2 miles (16.5 Km)
The Cotswold Way leaves Cold Ashton and descends into the beautiful secluded valley at Lower Hamswell. The next climb takes you up to the site of the bloody civil war battle of Lansdown.
Star Gazing
On top of Lansdown hill, far away from the city light pollution, you can see the stars fill the night-time sky.
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