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Avon Valley Path
| Route Overview | A 34 mile walk through the Avon Valley, a wildlife heritage area. The Avon Valley is a very special place. Unlike so many other parts of southern England, the valley has largely been spared from the pressures of modern agriculture, roads and other forms of intrusive development, and still supports a remarkable range of unspoilt habitats, rich in wildlife. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 34 miles / 54.4 km | ||||||
| No. of Days to Complete Route | 3 | ||||||
| Start Point | Christchurch Priory | ||||||
| End Point | Salisbury Cathedral | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | SZ160925 | End point grid reference | SU140300 | ||||
| Type of Route: | Linear | Level of walk: | Easy | ||||
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Begins near bus route Begins near parking Begins near picnic area Begins near pub Begins near toilets Begins near train station Ends near bus route Ends near parking Ends near picnic area Ends near pub Ends near toilets Ends near train station Picnic area enroute Pub enroute Suitable for Dogs Toilets enroute |
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| Terrain |
Bridle Ways Fields Muddy Tracks PROW (Public Right Of Way) Public Byways Roads |
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| Route Description | The walk starts or finishes at Salisbury Cathedral and Christchurch Priory. The route is well marked with a variety of signposts, nameplates and waymarks, all in the same distinctive colours of green and beige, bearing the bridge symbol. In towns similar markings will be found on street furniture. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | Much of the valley flood plain has been notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and more than 3,000 hectares fall within an Environmentally Sensitive Area, where traditional farming practices are encouraged. In addition, Hampshire County Council has given a major part of the valley Countryside Heritage Area status in recognition of its special character, history and importance for nature conservation. | ||||||
| Additional Info / Warnings | Special care should be taken to avoid disturbance to sensitive species, especially wildfowl and ground-nesting birds such as Lapwing, Redshank and Snipe. Walkers with dogs are particularly required to keep their dogs under close control, preferably on a lead, while crossing the valley meadows during the nesting season (April to July), or when wildfowl are present. | ||||||
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