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50.91, -1.78 · rel 14073
50.91, -1.78 · rel 14073
Avon Valley Path
57,2 km from Salisbury to Christchurch through alpine terrain and mountains.
Salisbury
→
Christchurch
linear
57,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× monument
1× viewpoint
2× ruins
4× Attraction
2× summit
Doctor Little Gardens
monument ·
on the route
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The Jubilee Lamp
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Bug Cathedral
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Castle Hill
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Christchurch Castle
ruins ·
42 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Whipping Post
Attraction ·
67 m off route
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Stocks
Attraction ·
69 m off route
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Ducking Stool
Attraction ·
127 m off route
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Constable’s House
ruins ·
129 m off route
0,0 km
0%
blue plaque: The Rt Hon Sir Edward Heath
monument ·
186 m off route
0,0 km
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Summerlug Hill
Attraction ·
217 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Memorial Garden
monument ·
222 m off route
0,0 km
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Harnham Hill
summit ·
233 m off route
0,0 km
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Three Tree Hill
summit ·
306 m off route
0,0 km
0%
R.A.F. Ibsley
monument ·
338 m off route
0,0 km
0%
R.A.F. Station Ibsley
monument ·
384 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Avon Valley Path is 57.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Avon Valley Path takes approximately 14h 14min to complete.
No, Avon Valley Path is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Salisbury to Christchurch. Plan ahead for return transport.
Avon Valley Path starts at Salisbury.
Avon Valley Path is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Avon Valley Path is maintained and managed by Hampshire County Council.