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Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday
River Walking Holiday
in Southern England
from Salisbury to Christchurch
in 6 days
5 nights and 4 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
A 34 mile walking holiday following the River Avon from Salisbury in Wiltshire to Christchurch in Dorset.
This is one of our Hampshire Walking Holidays, one of our River Walking Holidays and also one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
Where in the UK is the Avon Valley Path?
Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday
West Country River Walking Holiday in England
from Salisbury to Christchurch
via Fordingbridge and Ringwood
This self guided Avon Valley Path 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.
The Avon Valley Path walking holiday can be combined with:
- the Clarendon Way (connecting at Salisbury),
- the Sarsen Way (connecting at Salisbury),
- or the Stour Valley Way (connecting at Christchurch)
for a longer walking holiday.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily 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 the UK or Ireland. 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.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday
Salisbury to Christchurch
Suggested Tour Duration:
5 nights, 4 days walking
Total Distance:
34 miles/54 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7/10 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Salisbury Cathedral
River Avon
The New Forest
Christchurch
This route connects with:
Stour Valley Way
Sarsen Way
Clarendon Way
Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday
River Walking Holiday in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, Southern England
from Stourhead to Christchurch
5 nights and 4 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Salisbury
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.
Optional Day in Salisbury
Take an extra day to explore this interesting city.
Day 2: Salisbury to Woodfalls 10 miles easy
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.
Day 4: Fordingbridge to Ringwood 9 miles easy
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.
Day 5: Ringwood to Christchurch 10 miles easy
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.
Optional Day in Christchurch
Take an extra day to explore this interesting town. A great extra day walking can be made around Christchurch Harbour via Hengistbury Head and the ferry across to Muddiford.
Day 6: Depart after breakfast
Depart after Breakfast or extend your holiday walking and spend some time exploring the Christchurch area
We can transfer you to your car or station.
from Salisbury to Christchurch
in England UK
6 day itinerary
4 days walking and 5 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Salisbury | |
| Optional Day | optional extra day in Salisbury | |
| Day 2: | Salisbury to Woodfalls | 10 miles |
| Day 3: | Woodfalls to Fordingbridge | 6 miles |
| Day 4: | Fordingbrige to Ringwood | 9 miles |
| Day 5: | Ringwood to Christchurch | 10 miles |
| Optional Day | optional extra day in Christchurch | |
| Day 7: | depart Christchurch |
6 day itinerary 5 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2025 | £670 | £1,165 | £1,265 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
A 34 mile walking holiday following the River Avon from Salisbury in Wiltshire to Christchurch in Dorset.
This is one of our Hampshire Walking Holidays, one of our River Walking Holidays and also one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Avon Valley Path
Salisbury to Christchurch
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Salisbury
Legacy Rose & Crown
double/twin
£65.00
Single
please ask
Mercure White Hart
£64.00
please ask
What’s included
in your Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday in Southern England
- 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
- OS 1:25,000 map
Optional Extras
for your Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday in Southern England
- 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
What’s not included
in your Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday in Southern England
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
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.
Holiday 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.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Avon Valley Path Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to London, Gatwick, Bournemouth or Southampton where we can arrange transfer to the start of your walk
- By Car to Salisbury or Christchurch where parking is available
- By Train/Bus to Salisbury or Christchurch
We have river walking holidays in the UK in England, Scotland and Wales.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
- Annandale Way in Scotland
- Avon Valley Path in Wiltshire and Hampshire
- Dart Valley Trail in Devon
- Exe Valley Way in Devon
- Nidderdale Way in Yorkshire
- Severn Way in Wales and England
- Shakespeares Way from Stratford upon Avon to London
- Speyside Way in Scotland
- Stour Valley Way in Dorset
- Teesdale Way in Northern England
- Test Way in Hampshire
- Thames Path from the Cotswolds to London
- Wye Valley Walk in Wales
