オッドストックでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

an absolutely beautiful piece of history.

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

"The story of this great Cathedral is a tale of defiance and ingenuity that begins back in 1218, when the Bishop of Salisbury abandoned the original cathedral at Old Sarum, and moved down to the banks of the Avon, where the Cathedral stands today. You can learn the reasons for this move and about the people who made it happen by following the new family-friendly trail inside the Cathedral." (Text from https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do/salisbury-cathedral-and-magna-carta-p130493 )

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

A delightful path across a meadow, with buttercups in every direction (end of May). This is part of the long-distance #AvonValleyPath between Salisbury and Christchurch. Prominent warning signs of cows with calves. There were none to be seen today, any other time I’d think twice before crossing the meadow as there’s nowhere to shield from pee’d off cows!

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.

Very small but nice There is no entry fee