The essential story of Bath
History, architecture, landscape:
Discover it all, up close, and learn as you go.
The walk in a Nutshell
Start and finish
The walk starts and ends in front of the Abbey in Abbey Churchyard, where the Roman Baths Museum is – 8 minutes’ walk from Bath Spa train station.
How long is it?
The walk is 8.5 miles in length. The narration lasts 4.5 hours.
You should give yourself 6 hours, or even consider splitting it up in two days.
What to bring
- Prepare for puddles and rain and wear comfortable shoes.
- Headphones or earphones, preferably noise-cancelling
About the audiobook
I am excited to present you with my audiobook, where you get to explore the story of Bath in your own time!
In this audiobook, I will lead you through Bath and explain the history, architecture and landscape.
The audiobook will launch on May 4, 2026, but you can listen to this sample now:
Some impressions of what you will see
About your guide
Hi, I am Rod Sweet.
I have lived in Bath since 2012 and am fascinated by the history, the architecture and all the stories one can tell. I can’t wait to show you around!