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Walking holiday on the
Avon Valley Path
from Salisbury to Christchurch
(or vice versa)
via Ringwood and Fordingbridge
5 nights, 4 days walking
Total Distance:
34 miles
Min/max daily distance:
7/10 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
easy
Features:
Salisbury Cathedral
River Avon
New Forest
This self guided walking holiday takes in the counties of Dorset, Hampshire
and Wiltshire and is a great introduction to walking holidays.
The Avon Valley Path passes through some of the River Avon's most spectacular
landscapes full of wildlife and heritage.
It can be combined with the Clarendon Way
for a longer walking holiday.
To start your walking holiday you make your own to Salisbury. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided river walking holiday.
Before you leave Salisbury in Wiltshire visit its cathedral dating back to the 12th century and historic buildings. Leave by the 700 year old Harnham Bridge over the River Avon. The path crosses the River Ebble near Odstock. This area has many little villages full of historic buildings and pubs. The path follows the canal built in 17th century and through water meadows. There is plenty of time to explore the shops, villages and pubs on route.
Day 3: Downton
to Fordingbridge. 7 miles easy
Downton is one of the oldest villages in Wiltshire dating back to the
7th century. The path winds through woodlands and pastures before crossing
into Hampshire and the New Forest. Through farm land and water meadows,
over a suspension bridge, along an old railway line to Fordingbridge.
Fordingbridge is a busy market town with many fine shops and pubs with a magnificent seven arch bridge crossing the river. Soon after leaving the town the path passes a trout farm. The farm at Turmer is famous for still using heavy horses to work the land, a rare site in deed in the 21st century. As the path reaches Ringwood it passes lakes which were former gravel pits, now a haven for wildlife.
Ringwood is a busy market town with a very busy Wednesday market and many fine shops and pubs. The path continues via water meadows and old railway paths. On to Sopley, a charming village with a mill mentioned in the Doomsday book. The path passes through the grounds of Sopley Park, the former home of the owners of the Schweppes Company. Soon the path enters Christchurch with its fine shops, historic harbour and Priory built in 1094, the official end of the path. Christchurch is a great place to spend a few days, and extra nights can be arranged.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the Avon Valley Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
We have no minimum party size.
We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays due to minimum numbers.
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Avon Valley Path
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
Five nights from £339
per person
double occupancy
All prices subject to change
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Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines are open 9am to 9pm 7 days a week. |
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+44
(0)1837 880075By Car to Salisbury or Christchurch where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Salisbury or Christchurch
