Canal Views

 

When visiting the florist in Bathwick Hill today, I took the opportunity to nip down a flight of stone steps from the road to the canal bank below.

 

The Kennet and Avon canal winds through Bath, out along the Limpley Stoke valley and on to Bradford on Avon - a fabulous walk through spectacular scenery and with sight of many beautiful bridges and adjacent buildings when time permits.

 

This bridge, built in 1830 to enable the canal to pass under Bathwick Hill is preserved as a historic monument.

 

Many houses have gardens which back on to the canal providing a tranquil view.   However, although very quiet this afternoon, during the summer in particular both waterway and towpath are very busy.