Getting to the Push Track
British Skeleton is based in the Sports Training Village at the University
of Bath.
The Post code for the University is BA2 7AY and should be used for Sat
Navs. This will bring you onto campus and the Sports Training Village is
the first building on the right hand side.
By Car The University campus is situated on Claverton Down, to the
east of Bath. The A4 and A36 roads run through the city; the M4 motorway is
approximately 10 miles distant.
If approaching from the M4, leave the motorway at junction 18 and follow
the A46 south 8 miles to the Bath exit from the new dual carriageway.
Turning right here brings you on to the A4 westbound to Bath. After 1.5
miles turn left at the traffic lights (signposted "City Centre
A36"); after 700 yards turn left at the traffic lights towards
Warminster. In approximately 300 yards turn right into North Road
(signposted "Claverton Down"). The Quarry Road entrance to the
campus is on the left towards the top of the hill (approximately 1 mile);
the Norwood Avenue entrance is half a mile further on in Claverton Down
Road.
If approaching from the city centre, the A4 or the A36 eastbound follow
signs to "Warminster", "Claverton Down", "American
Museum" and "Park & Ride (University)". If approaching
from the A36 (northbound) follow signs to " Claverton Down".
By Rail
Bath Spa mainline station is on the London Paddington to Bristol line. Very
frequent services run to London, a journey of approximately 90 minutes.
Bristol, with connections to the Midlands, the North and the South West is
usually a 15 minute journey.
By Bus
Buses 18, 410 and 418, branded "the bright orange" depart from
the Bus Station approximately every 10 minutes during term and less
frequently at other times.
By Taxi
Taxis are usually available from outside the Railway station or from
‘Orange Grove’, which is next to the Abbey.
By Air Bristol International Airport is the nearest to Bath and is
appoximately 21 miles away. An express coach service connects the airport
to Bristol Temple Meads Rail station and Marlborough Street bus station,
from where frequent trains and buses operate to Bath.
Issue Date: 2011-10-10