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visit St Mary's church, georgian

We only did half of this walk as you need wellies to get passed the weir in the winter months. So many birds of prey and herons. Great for birdwatching

Saddened to observe today that the churchyard has now been robustly padlocked too.

The Moot boasts the remains of an 11th-century motte and bailey castle, the earthworks of which can still be explored today. The impressive Moot House was built in the 17th century and was host to an earthen amphitheatre where many plays, particularly Shakespeare's, were performed. It all makes for an interesting detour when running along the Avon Valley Path.

Downton is a charming village situated along the River Avon. A Roman villa has been discovered here, and on high ground, the remains of an Iron Age hillfort are still visible today. Downton hosts the annual Cuckoo Fair which offers visitors some 250+ craft stalls, live music, and entertainment. With a brewery and plenty of facilities, Downton makes a great base to explore the River Avon and the New Forest from.

Hatchet Green is surrounded by characterful thatched cottages and is part of Hale, a scattered Forest community. The earliest cottages were built using cob in the late 18th century and are still traditionally thatched in the simple long straw style without the elaborately patterned block ridges common since the 1960s. The green itself is used by the local primary school and is also the local cricket pitch. It's also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its rare plants and wildlife.

Clearbury Down is a beautiful rural area situated on the edge of the Cranborne & West Wiltshire Downs AONB near Salisbury. It is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

This is a lovely track situated just south of Clearbury Down, the track is a right of way for walkers, horse riders, and cyclists.