Queen Elizabeth Gardens – River Avon Path loop from Salisbury Racecourse

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Queen Elizabeth Gardens – River Avon Path loop from Salisbury Racecourse

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Queen Elizabeth Gardens – River Avon Path loop from Salisbury Racecourse

03:21

12.8km

90m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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4.72 km

View of Salisbury Cathedral from the Town Path

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

The Town Path connects Salisbury's centre with the suburb of Harnham, starting from the picturesque Queen Elizabeth Gardens and taking you through the city's water meadows. Celebrated Romantic artist John Constable painted one of his most famous works here in 1831. 'Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows' is regarded as one of the masterpieces of British art.

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5.49 km

Queen Elizabeth Gardens

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Queen Elizabeth Gardens is a public park located in the historic city of Salisbury. The park is named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II and features beautiful flower gardens, a pond, and a variety of recreational facilities like tennis courts and a children's playground.

Take a stroll along the river, enjoy a picnic, or simply admire the scenery. The park is open year round.

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5.81 km

River Avon Path

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A delightful walk in English history.

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6.01 km

Vanner Gallery

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6.51 km

Salisbury Cathedral and Historic City Centre

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Salisbury is a fascinating city in the vibrant county of Wiltshire. This cathedral city has much going for it, from its historic centre to its multitude of prehistoric remnants. It sits on the confluence of the Rivers Nadder, Avon and Bourne and is well known for its lovely parks and weeping willows draping over the water's surface.

The city is small with a population of a little over 40,000 but it's a vibrant destination with visitors from all over the world. The remains of a Norman cathedral, Old Sarum, lie just to the north of the city whilst Stonehenge can be found 8 miles (13 km) to the northwest.

Perhaps most notable for its cathedral, inside, you can find one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta on display. The cathedral has the largest cloisters and close in the country. It also has a pair of nesting peregrine falcons and a webcam above the nest which is broadcast live online during nesting season.

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6.65 km

Salisbury Market Square

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Salisbury's Market Square is a vibrant hub of activity, filled with colourful stalls, lively street performers, and historic architecture. It's the perfect place to soak up the local atmosphere and experience the charm of Wiltshire.

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7.71 km

View of Salisbury Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

With some searching you can walk along the rivers in the shade: that is very worthwhile. Too bad the access is through the industrial estate; it could be made more attractive on that point.

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