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Bath's Best Autumn Instagram Spots

The deep contrasting colours of Autumn make for stunning photos as leaves drop from the trees and blanket our beautiful city in an array of reds, golds, browns, and yellows. But did you know Bath provides some of the most amazing Autumnal Instagram picture spots?

Take a look below and get your cameras at the ready as we give our recommendations on the best places to grab a snap this autumn.

Prior Park Landscape Garden

Prior Park Landscape Garden

Prior Park is one of Bath’s most beautiful picture spots with its windy paths nestled between the trees sparkling with red and golden leaves a fantastic opportunity to grab that Instagram-worthy autumnal shot. With its serene paths leading down to the stunning lake and famous Palladian Bridge that is just one of four in the world, you can walk through the puddles of leaves of this landscape garden as you find the ideal snapshot opportunity. Stand underneath the trees and watch the leaves fall with the gardens explosion of colour creating the most amazing picture.

Walking Distance: 1 mile

Best time to take a picture: Early morning

The Circus

The Circus

One of Bath’s numerous beautiful Crescents, The Circus is one the city’s most Instagrammed spots with its remarkable curvature making it the perfect spot for an autumn panoramic shot. Comprised of three curved segments of Grade 1 listed townhouses, The Circus’s leaf-drenched pavements make for a stunning autumn Instagram shot with the idyllic houses offering the perfect backdrop to your photo. If the walkways are busy then why not stand underneath the trees occupying The Circus’s central grassland area and take your picture as the leaves fall from the branches.

Best time to take a picture: Early evening

Pulteney Bridge

Pulteney Bridge

Built in 1769 by Robert Adam, Pulteney Bridge is one of Bath’s most popular picture-perfect destinations with views from Parade Bridge, Parade Gardens, and the weir, offering stunning shots of this iconic Bath landmark. As the leaves fall this autumn, the waterways flowing through the bridge will be decorated with stunning speckles of gold, brown, and yellow as the surrounding trees are left naked and bare making Pulteney Bridge a great location to grab your next Instagram pic. The best time of day to take your autumn snap is around sunset as the historic surrounding buildings are drenched in sunlight whilst the falling leaves swirl around the bridge.

Best time to take a picture: Late afternoon

Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park is a National Trust owned park, property, and estate located just on the outskirts of Bath with the parks impressive trees providing the perfect canopy for your autumn Instagram upload. The park is a fantastic place to explore with its untouched rolling hills offering picturesque views of Bath and Bristol. The formal gardens offer another delightful photo opportunity with their seasonal flowers making for a gorgeous photo as the flowers deep reds, bright oranges and golden browns inject colour into every camera shot.

Best time to take a picture: Late afternoon

Bath Skyline

Bath Skyline

The iconic Bath Skyline is just a short stroll from the city centre, but it certainly provides one of the most beautiful Autumn shots. Amongst the glorious meadows, breathtaking woodlands, and secluded valleys you can take some stunning Instagram-worthy pictures that are certain to leave your followers in awe. A stroll along the Bath Skyline will take around four hours as you stretch your legs on this six-mile walking trail which offers countless exceptional photo opportunities.

Bath Skyline is also a great place to walk your dog with its elevated rolling hills providing great exercise for your furry little friend.

Best time to take a picture: Early morning

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