The best places to watch and take pictures of Bath Half Marathon 2020 – Somerset Live

The Bath Half marathon sees thousands of people flock to city as runners but they also bring with them supporters who are looking for the best place to see their friend or family member running.

We have put together a list of some of the best viewing places, some have historic backdrops and others are near local conveniences that will come in handy and create the best photos of runners.

The main event starts are 11am and the family fun run at 11.20am, with the race starting and finishing along Great Pulteney Street.

The race starts in Great Pulteney Street, looping down Pulteney Road then following two laps out along the Upper Bristol Road and Newbridge Road to the Newbridge Turnpike (Twerton Fork) and back to Great Pulteney Street, along the Lower Bristol Road via Churchill Bridge, Green Park and Queen Square.

For 2020, due to development works at Bath Quay, race organisers are   having to divert the course around the Ambury and Corn Street, and the position of the start/finish line will be adjusted to maintain the measured distance.

With all that in mind here are some suggestions about where the best viewing places are:

Great Pulteney Street

As the start of the race is in Great Pulteney Street this is undoubtedly going to be a very busy place to be.

Many supporters will want to give runners an early cheer as they set off and will be around here. If you don’t mind the crowds then this is a good place to be.

If you want a good spot then arrive at least an hour early here.

There are also many cafés close by which could provide some welcome respite – including Garden Café, in the Holburne Museum, Bridge Coffee Shop, Time Out Espresso bar and Society Cafe.

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Churchill Bridge

Another popular spot will be Churchill Bridge as this can afford a good view of runners.

Again there are some coffee shops near by where you can get your shot of coffee while watching your loved one run.

These include Forum Coffee House, Bridge Coffee Shop and Mokoko Coffee.

Green Park

Another beautiful spot to watch the runners is Green Park – you’ve got Sainsbury’s close by if you want to pop in for some last minute blister plasters.

After the race, Green Park Brasserie can offer you a perfect place to grab some food -it’s also sheltered so a chance to escape the light rain that is expected.

They do an early dinner menu where you can get 2 course for £14 or three courses for £18.

Queen Square

Still in the action, Queen Square is close to lots of cafes and shops.