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River Avon

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Ranked #38 of 77 attractions in Bath
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Fishing, Walking, Picnicking
Description: This scenic river runs through the center of Bath and offers pleasant walking trails along its banks and boat tours.
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Alcester, United Kingdom
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“Pulteney Bridge boat trip was the most boring trip we have been on”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

The boat trip took us from Pulteney Bridge to Bath Hampton and back. There is only commentary on the way back, and then there isnt very much to say about what your looking at. One side of the river had a large vagrant/homeless camp with so much rubbish in piles it would obvisouly been a health hazard - ironic as... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“nice river”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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Nice place to sit by for a while or stroll along, with good views of Pultney Bridge. Also, boat trips are available. More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Under used...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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.. but clean and fished in. Boat trips don't reveal too much of Bath: you have to walk around it to see it! More

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Edmonds, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
“Just gorgeous!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Definatly take a trip on one of the boats! Enjoy the River from the Royal Victoria Park and have a picnic. More

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Fleet, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Riverside Walk”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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Whilst in Bath we decided to do the riverside walk. It is a very easy walk with some very nice views across the water of the architecture of Bath. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Just water and tack”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

Nothing but look at a weir, with over priced shops selling tack on the bridge More

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Bristol, UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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“Ideal for a warm summers day!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

A great place for an warm dry day, hire a boat & take a picnic! More

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Calne, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Beautiful part of the river”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

A lot goes on here. The entrance to the Bath Rec isn't far, there are a couple of cafes and the boat trips leave from this point. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Lots to see and do!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Some lovely walks all along the river in Bristol, Bath and everywhere between and beyond - get out there and explore! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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299 helpful votes 299 helpful votes
“You can’t miss it”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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If you walk around Bath for any amount of time, you are bound to come across the River Avon. A nice river and Bath has ample vantage points to take advantage of it. The views from near the Bath Abbey in particular are excellent. More

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