Getting There
Cycle Links
Two national routes of the National Cycle Network use the Railway Path. Route 4, connecting South Wales with Reading and the south-east, uses the whole length of the Path. Route 3 takes in part of the the Path to Saltford before joining the Avon Cycleway. More info from Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk; 0845 113 00 65) – the UK's sustainable transport charity behind the award-winning National Cycle Network, Safe Routes to Schools, TravelSmart and many other projects creating a pleasant environment for walking and cycling.
Cycle Hire
Blackboy Cycles, Bristol: (0117) 973 1420Avon Valley Cyclery, Bath: Tel and fax (01225) 442442
Railway Links
- Temple Meads Station is connected to the Railway Path via a new bridge from the station onto Avon Street
- Lawrence Hill Station is close to the Path near the Bristol end
- Oldfield Park Station is near to the west Bath Riverside Path that links the Railway Path with Bath city centre. Bath Spa Sation is not far from the end of the Riverside Path
- Keynsham Railway Station links to the Railway Path via a cycle path alongside the A4175 and a short section of main road (A431) to Bitton Station. For rail enquiries please ring Railtrack: (08457) 484950
Buses
Buses stop near to the Path in both Bath and Bristol. For info ring Traveline: (08706) 082608Horse Riding
The branch from Mangotsfield Station has a 1.1 km section from Shortwood to Coxgrove Hill which is the only section of the Path open to horse riders. This forms part of a circular ride in the Shortwood area and links with the Round Avon Horse Riding Route. More info: South Gloucestershire Council: (01454) 863646Access Points
If you have any questions, would like to get involved, want a Path leaflet or Path Access Guide please call: (0117) 922 4325. Leaflets are also available from libraries and council offices. Copies are also available in audio tape, braille and disk.