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.

The 125m long push start track was opened in January 2002, thanks to VT Aerospace and Lottery Funding. The track enables athletes to rehearse the crucial start to their runs under near ideal conditions - short of pushing on ice.



Click on the map above for an enlarged version of the Bath Campus plan and directions to the Push Track.
Click on the map at the bottom of the page for directions to the University from the centre of Bath.

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.

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.

Approaching from the city centre: The A4 or the A36 eastbound follow signs to 'Warminster', 'Claverton Down', 'American Museum' and 'Park & Ride (University)'.

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. For information covering the entire network, contact National Rail enquiry line on 08457 48 49 50.

By Bus
Buses 18, 410 and 418, branded 'the bright orange' and operated by First Somerset & Avon, depart from Railway Street behind the Bus Station (which is opposite Bath Spa Railway Station) approximately every 10 minutes during term and less frequently at other times. Buses 20A/20C circular routes connect the university via Weston, Twerton, Whiteway, Combe Down and Widcombe Hill. Check First's guide for ticket options or phone 0845 6064446 for more information.

By Taxi
Taxis are usually available from outside the Railway station or from 'Orange Grove', which is next to the Abbey. From the station ask to go via 'Widcombe Hill' otherwise you are likely to be taken through town which may be more expensive.

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.