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Please follow this link to our new Avon Valley Path website.
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,
or The
Great Stones Way,
or the Stour
Valley 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: Woodfalls
to Fordingbridge. 6 miles easy
The Avon Valley 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.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
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
Avon Valley Path 6 day itinerary: 4 day walking and 5 nights accommodation |
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| £469pp dbl/twin |
£639pp single occ |
£664pp solo traveller |
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Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Avon Valley Path
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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| Lunches
and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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