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Bathampton Down

Bathampton Down is a viewpoint in Bath and North East Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset.

Bathampton Down: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bathampton Down

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Bathampton Down — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.38428, -2.32753. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Bathampton Down yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Bathampton Down?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Bathampton Down?

    Nearby: North Park (park, 2 km), The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (museum, 2 km), Sydney Gardens (fort, 2 km), Holburne Museum (museum, 2 km), Saint Matthew's (church, 2 km), Saint John the Evangelist RC (church, 3 km).

    Is Bathampton Down worth visiting?

    Bathampton Down is listed as a must-see viewpoint in Bath and North East Somerset on Spotwander.