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Beautiful chalk stream! The pub nearby (The Shoe) allows good access to cool down warm feet.

A lovely little hill that is on the South Downs Way. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside can be had from here.

Droxford is a thriving, beautiful historic village located in the Meon valley. Droxford is first recorded in history when the Manor of Drocenesforda (Droxford) was granted to the Prior and monks of St. Swithun, Winchester, by King Egbert in 826. It has good access to the Meon Valley Trail. Its St Mary's and all Saints church dates back to Norman times. In June 1944 Droxford railway station was used by Winston Churchill as his base during preparations for the Normandy Landings and imminent D-Day invasion. Based in an armoured train carriage parked in the sidings at Droxford, Churchill met with numerous ministers, military commanders and leaders of allied nations. https://www.droxfordweb.co.uk/community/droxford-village-community-7711/home/

Refreshing to dip you feet in after a long ride.

The Meon Valley Trail passes the spot at Droxford Station where a secret meeting took place in a carriage on a hidden siding on June 2nd 1944. It was between Winston Churchill and General Eisenhower, General Charles de Gaulle, the Canadian leader, President McKenzie King and the South African leader Jan Smuts to discuss the final preparations for D-Day. The station is no longer there and the building has been converted into a private residency but the dense woodland shows how secluded the spot must once have been. There's a small wooden bench here, making it an ideal rest or picnic spot.

Betty the Caravan Cafe is located within the pretty garden of Damson Hill Cottage in Upper Swanmore. The quirky vintage caravan offers a 'self-service' experience with tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes and flapjacks to choose from. You simply help yourself and pay online. There's a lovely seating area, a washing up station and compost toilets.

The Meon River runs alongside the Meon Valley Trail. It's a clear chalk stream which rises at East Meon and flows south into the Solent. This tranquil spot lies just off the Meon Valley Trail at the foot of a set of wooden stairs. It's a perfect place for a paddle, as the water is clear and easy to access.

A very pretty stream and gardens with nice views from the little bridge.