쉬운 다운튼 주변 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

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 pretty, riverside village of Downton has a rich history. There's evidence of Iron Age, Roman and Saxon settlements in the area and the village was the site of both a Roman villa and an 11th-century motte and bailey castle. The Avon Valley Path long-distance trail passes through the village and there are plenty of places to eat and drink for that post-run refuel.

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.

Nice track along the top of the ridge from Lockerley past Dean to Pepperbox Hill. Great views towards Salisbury and spectacular sunsets from there

Great views on a nice day. You can catch fantastic sunsets from here. Careful crossing the A36 if continuing on the bridle way across from Pepperbox Hill

This four-mile stretch of the river Avon was altered in the late 1600s to create 250 acres of water meadows near to the village of Downton, south of Salisbury. These meadows remain an important flood defence today, while also providing essential habitat for water- and wetland-loving wildlife.