Office & Push Track Location

Getting to the Push Track

British Skeleton is based at the University of Bath where they benefit from some of the best training and coaching facilities in the UK.

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.