Timeline
07:38
Arrive at Lansdown Cricket Club. The ground sits at the upper end of Bath, offering a quiet vantage point. Find a spot on the grass or near the boundary where you can watch the sky lighten toward the SW.
08:33
Walk down to the river locks. The Locksbrook Inn is a charming old pub by the water. It opens at 08:30, which fits perfectly with the timing. Grab a coffee or a slice of their well-reviewed Sunday lunch to keep warm after the early start.
09:08
If you have energy left, the walk back up to the cricket club is pleasant. Alternatively, stay by the locks and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the river as the morning fully sets in.
Local tip
The walk from the cricket club to the river is a steep descent. Wear sturdy shoes. The pub opens at 08:30, so time your arrival to avoid waiting outside in the cold.
Check before you go
- Lansdown Cricket Club is located at Combe Park, near Weston village. Bus number 14 runs to Weston from Bath town centre.
- Locksbrook Inn opens at 08:30. If you arrive before then, you will need to wait outside.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bath (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).