Code of conduct
- The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is a shared space to be used by pedestrians, disabled people and cyclists with consideration for all.
- Everyone has equal priority.
- Cyclists - please pass pedestrians and disabled people slowly and carefully, and warn them by bell or voice if they haven't seen you.
- For safety, please ensure that young children are supervised and dogs are kept under control.
- Please only use official access points onto the Path to avoid erosion and damage to nature.
- Keep visible at dusk or night with lights or light coloured clothing.
- Motorbikes are not allowed.
Welcome
The Bristol & Bath Railway Path was constructed on the bed of the former Midland Railway by cycling charity Sustrans between 1979 and 1986. The first stretch was between Bath and Bitton where the campaign group, Cyclebag obtained planning permission to create the 2m wide dust track. The route then developed westwards with Bristol being the last section. This was tarmaced from the outset. 
The Railway Path begins in central Bristol and loops north towards Fishponds. The Path continues through Staple Hill Tunnel, which is lit from 5am to 8.30pm. The Path then emerges into South Gloucestershire passing through Mangotsfield, Warmley and Bitton. The last stretch traverses through the Bath & North East Somerset countryside, passing through Saltford before reaching Newbridge, in Bath. There is also a spur off the Path at Mangotsfield which follows the line of the old railway through Shortwood and up to Coxgrove Hill (just west of Pucklechurch).