Gloucestershire Walks

Little Solsbury Hill Walks & Route Maps

Little Solsbury Hill walk, Gloucestershire
Little Solsbury Hill · Photo: Maurice Pullin

These walks around Little Solsbury Hill offer a wonderful mix of history, countryside, and stunning views just outside Bath.

The routes take you up to the Iron Age hill fort managed by the National Trust, with climbs that are rewarded by panoramic views across Bath and the surrounding countryside. One walk circles the hill itself, while the longer option explores nearby woodland and fields, giving a more extended adventure with a chance to fully enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

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At a glance

Little Solsbury Hill Walk

Distance
1.75 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Roadside parking at start
51.41271, -2.34364
Characteristics
Hills, Countryside, History, Pub

The walk

Little Solsbury Hill Walk

This walk takes you around little Solsbury Hill which is situated outside of Bath above the village of Batheston.

Little Solsbury hill is the site of an Iron Age Hill fort which is managed by the National Trust.

The climb up the hill will reward you with fabulous views across Bath and the open countryside. It was also the inspiration behind Peter Gabriel's hit song 'Solsbury Hill'. Please note that there is some road walking on this route.

Based on 2 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5

Very dog friendly

Path condition3.0 / 5

Reasonable paths

Buggy friendly1.0 / 5

Not suitable for pushchairs

Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5

Partly accessible

Toilet facilities1.0 / 5

No facilities

Pub or café3.0 / 5

Quite good

Route accuracy4.5 / 5

Spot on

ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Gloucestershire Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

The views from the top were great. We were there on a rainy day and we still thought it was good....We found one part of the route a little confusing, and it involved going across a field with cows. But other than that, it was an enjoyable walk.

Walker review

Lovely walk up to the top and the views were amazing but there were cows up on top so we didnt get all the way round the yop as I’m not a fan of cows. We saw the views then ran back to the gate. Views were worth it so pretty!

Comments from walkers who have completed the Little Solsbury Hill walk.

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Gloucestershire Walks App

Follow the Little Solsbury Hill walk with GPS guidance

The easiest way to follow this route is with the Gloucestershire Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Little Solsbury Hill Walk, a 1.75 mile circular walk in Gloucestershire