About Kelston Round Hill
The walk up Kelston Round Hill catches you off guard - what looks like a modest hump from Bath suddenly reveals itself as a proper viewpoint once you've climbed it. The summit is topped with a Bronze Age round barrow, which adds a genuine sense of place rather than just being another hillside with a view.
Getting up there takes about thirty minutes from the nearby car park, and the path is well-trodden but steep enough to make you work for it. On a clear day you're looking out across the Avon Valley with Bath visible to the southeast, and on humid afternoons the Cotswolds blur into the distance. The views are decent without being earth-shattering - it's more about the walk itself and the sense of stepping back in time at the summit.
Walkers will find this worthwhile; families with younger kids might find it a bit of a slog for what amounts to thirty minutes at the top. History types will appreciate the barrow, though there's not much interpretation on site. The real pull is combining it with a stay at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat, just 1.7 miles away - it's an easy afternoon outing that won't swallow your whole day.
Free to visit, naturally. Go early morning in summer or you'll be melting, and avoid midweek if crowds bother you. The grass can be slippery after rain, so decent boots are worth the bother.
Getting up there takes about thirty minutes from the nearby car park, and the path is well-trodden but steep enough to make you work for it. On a clear day you're looking out across the Avon Valley with Bath visible to the southeast, and on humid afternoons the Cotswolds blur into the distance. The views are decent without being earth-shattering - it's more about the walk itself and the sense of stepping back in time at the summit.
Walkers will find this worthwhile; families with younger kids might find it a bit of a slog for what amounts to thirty minutes at the top. History types will appreciate the barrow, though there's not much interpretation on site. The real pull is combining it with a stay at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat, just 1.7 miles away - it's an easy afternoon outing that won't swallow your whole day.
Free to visit, naturally. Go early morning in summer or you'll be melting, and avoid midweek if crowds bother you. The grass can be slippery after rain, so decent boots are worth the bother.
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What type of attraction is Kelston Round Hill?
Kelston Round Hill is a peak in Somerset, South West.
Are there holiday parks near Kelston Round Hill?
Yes, there are 1 holiday parks near Kelston Round Hill. The closest is Bath Mill Lodge Retreat, just 1.7 miles away, rated 4.2 out of 5 by visitors.
Where is Kelston Round Hill?
Kelston Round Hill is located near Bath in Somerset, South West. It is easily accessible from nearby holiday parks, making it ideal for a day trip during your stay. The nearest park is just 1.7 miles away.
What else is there to do near Kelston Round Hill?
Near Kelston Round Hill you can also visit Bath Skyline (landmark), The Holburne Museum (landmark), Alexandra Park (nature reserve), The Bath Lookout (landmark). Browse our Bath area guide for the full list of things to do.