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What's included:
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • WhatsApp support
  • Disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • Bristol

  • Wells

    3 nights

  • Bath

    3 nights

  • Bristol

Full itinerary

Journey
0hrs 56mins
Standard class

BristolWells

Make your way to Temple Meads station to take the Mendip Explorer bus to Wells, enjoy lovely views of the surrounding hills on your journey (buy a ticket when you board).
Stay
3 nights
Wells

Wells

A picturesque cathedral town, known for its medieval roots and spectacular 12th-century cathedral. Located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there's plenty of fantastic countryside to admire.
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

Where you could stay3 nights

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

A 15th century, family-run guest house, with views towards the cathedral and traditional rooms that retain their original historic features and quirky character.

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Recommendations

  • Head deeper into the countryside on the bus to the small village of Cheddar, birthplace of the well-loved cheese - there's a visitor centre for those keen to learn the history.
  • Visit the famous cathedral, built between 1175 and 1490 it's been described as โ€œthe most poetic of the English Cathedralsโ€.

  • Step back in time as you stroll through the 13th-century Bishop's Palace and its 14 acres of pretty gardens, complete with moat and bell-ringing swans.

Journey
1hrs 29mins
Standard class

WellsBath

Hop on the bus to Bath; you'll pass through Radstock, the historic former coal-mining town where you could stop for a wander if you'd like to (buy a ticket when you board).
Stay
3 nights
Bath

Bath

The beautiful Roman city of Bath is filled with stunning architecture, museums, galleries, characterful eateries and the eponymous Roman Baths. It's also a perfect base for visits to the beautiful surrounding countryside, towns and villages of Wiltshire and Somerset.
Oldfields House

Where you could stay3 nights

Oldfields House

Byway favourite
This elegant Victorian house has prize-winning gardens, light, stylish bedrooms and a beautifully decorated sitting room with a warm open fire.

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Recommendations

  • Take to the hills and enjoy a ramble in the surrounding Somerset countryside on one of our suggested walks.

  • Take the bus out to the surrounding farmland to visit the local Bath Soft Cheese Company farm where you can savour one of their cheese toasties for a local, zero-food mile lunch! A stroll through the fields to the river makes a perfect post-lunch walk.

  • Spend an afternoon taking in the art in one of the city's fantastic galleries - we'll recommend our favourites!
Journey
0hrs 18mins
Standard class

BathBristol

Take the short journey from Bath to Bristol by train, or choose to walk or cycle the 14 mile route on the disused railway along the canal - we'll take care of your bags (and recommend our favourite pub along the way!).

Before you book

Please make sure that you're happy with your trip before booking, as fees apply to changes made after booking. Check our FAQs for more information. To make changes to this trip before you book, please email hello@byway.travel

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