Avon Valley Path (Hampshire to Dorset)

Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire

The Path follows the lower reaches of one of England's best-known chalk rivers, through a valley much of which is designated as an SSSI and of great botanical interest, besides being known for its salmon. Though much of the Path does not follow the riverbank, it aims to keep as close to it as possible through Downton, Fordingbridge and Ringwood.

See website below for route description and sketch maps.

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Details:

Path Type:	Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark:	Green signs with bridge logo
Attributes:	Easy River
Start:	SU142295 - Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire
Finish:	SZ160925 - Christchurch Priory, Dorset
Web Sites:	Hantsweb - Avon Valley Path Avon Valley Path: Salisbury - Downton [YouTube video] Avon Valley Path: Downton - Fordingbridge [YouTube video] Avon Valley Path: Fordingbridge - Ringwood [YouTube video] Avon Valley Path: Ringwood - Christchurch [YouTube video] Avon Valley Path complete (YouTube video)

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

External download	Avon Valley Path  (Hampshire County Council  - 2006 )
Guidebook	A guide to the Avon Valley Footpath  (Halsgrove Press  - 1998 )

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