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‘At this time of year you’ll be treated to views of the city that you wouldn’t get when the trees are in full leaf.’ Bathscape

Five minutes’ walk from the Royal Crescent,

Brooks Guesthouse is handily situated for both walks. There are hearty breakfasts and a sofa-filled lounge with an honesty bar for the evenings. B&B for two sharing a double room costs from £76.50pn (01225 425543; brooks guesthouse.com)

Bath is positively brimming with museums and galleries to cater for every interest: from astronomy to the life of its most famous resident, Jane Austen. A newly excavated Roman Gym has recently opened at the city’s famous Roman Baths (romanbaths.co.uk).

Round off a walk with afternoon tea or early dinner at Sally Lunn’s

Eating House – one of the city’s oldest buildings. Its name comes from Huguenot baker Solange Luyon, who legend says invented the Bath bun there in the 1680s (sallylunns.co.uk). ‘Head up Kelston Roundhill on the Cotswold Way for beautiful views… then down to The Old Crown (01225 233065) at Kelston, or The Bath Soft Cheese Co for coffee and cake.’ Fi Smith ‘This is my local patch and there are so many to walks to choose from: Little Solsbury Hill, Charmy Down, Bathampton Downs and Sham Castle…’ Helena Hodges

NOW DO THE WALKS!

Turn to the back of the magazine and look for Routes

3 and 4 for OS maps and turn-by-turn walk directions.