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Salisbury Cathedral – River Avon Path loop from Godshill

Salisbury Cathedral – River Avon Path loop from Godshill

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Salisbury Cathedral – River Avon Path loop from Godshill

02:23

50.3km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.8 km for 190 m

After 22.2 km for 89 m

After 22.5 km for 202 m

After 24.7 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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470 m

View of Godshill

Highlight • Forest

Great views across the New Forest

Tip by

1.72 km

View of the Avon Valley from Godshill Wood

Highlight (Segment) • River

A beautiful section of quiet single lane road which cuts through Godshill Wood and offers spectacular views of the Avon Valley to the west.

There’s a viewpoint with a bench at the northern end of this section, where you can enjoy tranquil views of the meandering River Avon.

Tip by

6.21 km

Gravel Hill Copse

Forest

8.87 km

The Moot and Moot House, Downton

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden away in the tiny village of Downton, the Moot is the remains of an 11th century motte and bailey castle. Like much of this region, Downton is the home of numerous historic discoveries dating back to neolithic times and the Moot is actually next to the remains of a Roman Villa.

The earthworks that can be walked around today are from a Norman castle and form part of extensive landscaped gardens. Free to the public, this is a perfect spot for a mosey about and a cracking open of the thermos flask.

Moot House was built in the 1600s and landscaped the castle earthworks. They had an earthen amphitheatre built which saw many plays performed, particularly Shakespeare's.

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21.3 km

Salisbury Market Cross

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful city with lots of resupply options and bakeshops - well worth a stop mid ride.

Tip by

21.9 km

Salisbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Salisbury Cathedral can be seen for miles around and is the elaborate heart of this small and beautiful city. Renowned for its English Gothic architecture, the cathedral dates back to the 1200s and has the tallest church spire in the UK. Not only that, the cloisters and close are the largest in Britain.

Think that’s enough? Not for Salisbury. The cathedral is home to the most well-preserved of four copies of the Magna Carta and has a verge and foliot clock, one of the oldest working clocks in the world. The subject of several John Constable paintings, it’s a beautiful sight and surrounded by stunning historic buildings.

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22.2 km

River Avon Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A delightful walk in English history.

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22.6 km

Queen Elizabeth Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Queen Elizabeth Gardens is a public park located in the historic city of Salisbury. The park is named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II and features beautiful flower gardens, a pond, and a variety of recreational facilities like tennis courts and a children's playground.

Take a stroll along the river, enjoy a picnic, or simply admire the scenery. The park is open year round.

Tip by

42.2 km

Rockbourne Roman Villa

Archaeological Site

47.5 km

Great Bridge, Fordingbridge

Highlight • Bridge

At the heart of this market town is the Great Bridge, a seven-arch medieval stone bridge that spans the River Avon. Built around 1200, it was expanded in the Victorian era and remains a main road in the town.

The best views of the bridge are not whilst on it, although crossing it on foot does give you lovely views of the river. The George pub has a beer garden that looks directly across to the bridge or there’s a park opposite, on the east side of the Avon which also has great views.

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50.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

3.04 km

2.11 km

1.98 km

975 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

7.07 km

374 m

216 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

21°C

13°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Salisbury Cathedral – River Avon Path loop from Godshill

View of Godshill

View of the Avon Valley from Godshill Wood

The Moot and Moot House, Downton

Salisbury Market Cross

Salisbury Cathedral

River Avon Path

Queen Elizabeth Gardens

Great Bridge, Fordingbridge

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