One of Salisbury’s medieval bridges, Harnham Bridge (also named Ayleswade Bridge) is not only lovely itself, but offers pretty views up and down the River Avon. It dates back to the 1200s and is technically two bridges; its midpoint is an island.

From the bridge you can see the top of the cathedral’s spire and the novelist William Golding is said to have spotted it from the bridge and considered it one of the bridge’s best attributes.

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1. Queen Elizabeth Gardens and Harnham Bridge loop

3.25km

00:50

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Avon Path – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Salisbury

9.15km

02:20

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Queen Elizabeth Gardens – River Avon Path loop from Salisbury

5.98km

01:35

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Salisbury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Harnham Bridge (Ayleswade Bridge)

1. Queen Elizabeth Gardens and Harnham Bridge loop

2. River Avon Path – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Salisbury

3. Queen Elizabeth Gardens – River Avon Path loop from Salisbury

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