Bath Weirs River Avon

Bath Weirs, River Avon, Bath, Somerset

A weir is a small overflow dam which changes the flow characteristics of a river. There are a number of Bath weirs in and around the city of Bath.

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Bath Weirs

Normally, weirs consist of a barrier across the river that causes water to pool behind the weir but allows water to flow over the top. Weirs are commonly used to prevent flooding and to help make a river navigable.

Pulteney Weir

The Pulteney Weir in Bath (see below) is located in the centre of Bath on the River Avon and serves as a starting point for boating services such as the Pulteney Cruisers. Nearby on the western bank of the Avon is the picturesque Parade Gardens.

Pulteney Weir in Bath

Bathampton Weir

Upstream from Pulteney Weir is the Bathampton Weir (see below). It is around 600 years old. It was constructed to provide enough depth in the water for the waterwheels of grain mills that once stood on either side of the river.

Bathampton Weir

Nearby

Visitors to Pulteney Weir may want to take in the sights of central Bath including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, or Sally Lunn’s.

Pulteney Weir map

Pulteney weir

Accommodation in Bath

Bath offers a range of accommodation to suit all budgets. Some recommended places to stay in Bath include the three-star Holiday Inn Express Bath, the four-star Hilton Bath City Hotel, and the superb, luxury five-star The Gainsborough Bath Spa.

Other options include both the Hotel Indigo Bath and Eight at 3 North Parade Passage.

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