Two Tunnels from Temple Meads

This is a relaxed social ride along the Bristol-Bath Rail Path all the way through to the famous Two Tunnels. The route gives you a view of Bath's Georgian crescents - and then leaves the city behind and takes you into the superb countryside south of Bath. Opened in 2013 we cycle where once the steel rails guided the trains of the Somerset and Dorset line on their way to the south coast. Leaving the houses behind, you'll pass through dramatic, curved Devonshire tunnel - to emerge in a deep wooded valley that feels a long way from the city centre - though with Bath Spa Station just over half a mile away, you may well hear the trains. The discoveries continue as the Two Tunnels route leaves Lyncombe Vale and heads underground beneath high ground. Combe Down Tunnel is the longest cycling and walking tunnel in the UK. We will have a cafe stop in Combe Down before retracing our way back to Bristol. The ride will go at a pace that is comfortable for everyone and that allows us to talk as we ride. No-one is ever left behind! The starting point is The Sandwi Cycling Cafe which bis situated next to The Engine Shed at Temple Meads. Why not arrive early where you can join us for a pre-ride coffee?