I didn’t have to wait very long for the train to arrive at Temple Meads Station.

I noticed a little dog in the bag of the person getting on just before me.

I sat in my seat….

Then noticed the little dog, a puppy, sat right opposite so I got up to say ‘Hello’.

When we arrived at Bath Spa Station we had to walk about a mile to get to Prior Park.

I stopped on the bridge for a photo.

We went down a road lined with shops and cafes.

Then up a long quite steep hill.

Finally we reached the entrance.

I showed my National Trust card to the friendly lady at the entrance kiosk.

Prior Park is quite hilly but the first bit of the walk was flat.

There are some small waterfalls trickling down towards the lake.

It wasn’t long before I spotted the famous Palladiam Bridge in the distance.

I stopped for a rest and sat on a log for a photo.

Being a cold day in January not many humans were around.

I am getting quite used to steps but these for some reason made me feel very small.

I posed for a photo with the view of Prior Park School behind me.

The Palladiam Bridge was built in 1755 so is 270 years old.

I walked round the lake in the winter sunshine, though the sun was beginning to down.

It was wonderful to find the refreshments cabin open.

The humans bought me a special treat – a luxury hot chocolate, there were marsh mallows underneath the cream.  It gave me the energy to continue my walk.

I climbed up onto the fence to have a good look at the view.  You might be able to spot the Palladiam Bridge in the distance.

It was a downhill walk then back to Bath Spa train station for the journey back to Bristol.

My legs were tired and a nap was needed on the train journey!  Fortunately the humans woke me up when the train stopped at Bristol.

All in all a lovely day out!

For more information about Prior Park see: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden

Horace the Alresford Bear 3/1/2025