Bog Island MC Park Bath

[Jon_W]

Just a note to say theat the Motorcycle park on Bog Island in Bath is now no longer there.

Despite always being a popular park full of bikes and having dedicated chaining bollards, the coucil have decided to but another (deserted) bus park there.

I don't know where the alternative parking is..... I suspect in a corner of the southgate where you have to pay.

[Dabz]

That's rubbish, I guess there's still a tiny area on Queen Square which is fit for about 6 bikes, but that's the other side of town :/

[wiltshire builders]

Opposite the back of the 'Kid and fiddle' on Saracen street.

[Dennis_Sinanan]

Lifted the following from http://visitbath.co.uk/travel-and-maps/parking-in-bath

Motorcycle Parking

Please note that parking is only free in designated motorcycle parking bays in the following car parks:
Charlotte Street (next to the disabled parking bays at the main entrance)
Avon Street (Avon Street, on the lower level of the multi storey car park)
Broad Street (Broad Street, adjacent to the pay and display machine)
Bath Sports & Leisure Centre (on the paved area under the walkway and also in the undercover area on the left hand side)
Motorcycles not parked in these bays (i.e. parked in normal car parking bays) will be required to purchase a ticket the same as other motor vehicles.

In addition to parking bays, there are secure points at the following locations:
Portland Place
Sydenham Buildings
Westgate Buildings

Hope that helps.
Dennis

[Dennis_Sinanan]

I suspect in a corner of the southgate where you have to pay.

Just spoke to Southgate representative and underground parking is free of charge to motorcycles. :)

[Col]

The parking area was removed months ago :(... more room for bus passengers however they have never been seen in the area where we could park...bloody useless council imbeciles **** balling about again as they have sod all to do apart from tinker about with stuff then cause grief with their dopey alterations >:(

[Dabz]

I'm curious - if southgate is free for bikes how does the barrier system identify you as a bike and not a car?

[Kevinb]

Bog Island parking was removed some time a go. I have parked on the paved area as you come into Bath past the cricket ground & turn left (bump up the curb) before you reach the traffic lights

[Swanny]

Lifted the following from http://visitbath.co.uk/travel-and-maps/parking-in-bath

Motorcycle Parking

Please note that parking is only free in designated motorcycle parking bays in the following car parks:
Charlotte Street (next to the disabled parking bays at the main entrance)
Avon Street (Avon Street, on the lower level of the multi storey car park)
Broad Street (Broad Street, adjacent to the pay and display machine)
Bath Sports & Leisure Centre (on the paved area under the walkway and also in the undercover area on the left hand side)
Motorcycles not parked in these bays (i.e. parked in normal car parking bays) will be required to purchase a ticket the same as other motor vehicles.

In addition to parking bays, there are secure points at the following locations:
Portland Place
Sydenham Buildings
Westgate Buildings

Hope that helps.
Dennis
Cheers for the info Dennis.
I've never bought a ticket for my bike and usually just park on the side of the road in the meter areas like Milson St.
On the ticket machine it used to say free parking for bikes. I think it still does but I'll have a check next time I'm there.

There was a nice little patch of new tarmac which didn't have yellow lines on it outside the theatre last year but they've painted some lines on it now.

[Loops]

I spoke to a pair of traffic wardens when I found out it had gone - they told me I could use an on-street pay and display bay free of charge.

Hopefully that's still the case :)

[skippernick]

I always park in the podium at the bottom, just go down the exit road and then through the bollards next to the exit barriers. Out of sight and out of the perminant rain.

[Rabb]

I always park in the podium at the bottom, just go down the exit road and then through the bollards next to the exit barriers. Out of sight and out of the perminant rain.

I always park at the Podium when in Bath.
It's free, undercover and out of the way of prying eyes.
Where you park is also right next to the office where the car valleters live.
If you ask them nicely they will keep an eye on your bike all day - I know because I have asked them to 'mind my bike' until I return.

[fd2526]

I'm curious - if southgate is free for bikes how does the barrier system identify you as a bike and not a car?

I was told (over the intercom on the barrier to leave) just to go round the edge of it as they cant lift it for you

[Jon_W]

I'm curious - if southgate is free for bikes how does the barrier system identify you as a bike and not a car?

I was told (over the intercom on the barrier to leave) just to go round the edge of it as they cant lift it for you


That explains it. I assumed you had to pay.

[fd2526]

Actually I was in bath couple of weeks ago & found pay & display is free - it was on the machine on the tariff list, I'd assume all bays are the same but haven't looked into it

[Crosbie]

I'm curious - if southgate is free for bikes how does the barrier system identify you as a bike and not a car?

I was told (over the intercom on the barrier to leave) just to go round the edge of it as they cant lift it for you

Parked in southgate many a time - plenty of room to ride around the barriers in and out and most definatly free

[Dabz]

Ahh cool that's handy to know, thanks! Nice dry place to leave the bike