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Folds Farm Footbridge – Great Bridge, Fordingbridge loop from Fordingbridge

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Folds Farm Footbridge – Great Bridge, Fordingbridge loop from Fordingbridge

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Folds Farm Footbridge – Great Bridge, Fordingbridge loop from Fordingbridge

02:15

8.52km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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1.25 km

Burgate Suspension Bridge and Meadows

Highlight • Trail

This spot is just outside Burgate and Fordingbridge. Part of the Avon Valley Path, the trail cuts across the water meadows that the Avon is known for and a pretty foot suspension bridge crosses the river itself.

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1.89 km

Watermeadows, New Forest National Park

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There are warning signs on this section that dogs found to be worrying wild animals, livestock and otherwise running amok are liable to be shot, so ensure your dog is on the lead on this section!

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2.92 km

Folds Farm Footbridge

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A very green and picturesque area. On the footpath to Fold Farm is this footbridge over a stream feeding into the River Avon. Next door is the very English Miss …

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4.25 km

St. Giles Hermitage

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Go inside and look at the mural.

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7.64 km

Fordingbridge Bridge on the River Avon

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The "Fordingbridge Bridge," known as the Great Bridge, is a historic seven-arched medieval stone bridge in the town of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England, over the River Avon. While the current structure …

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7.93 km

Great Bridge, Fordingbridge

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At the heart of this market town is the Great Bridge, a seven-arch medieval stone bridge that spans the River Avon. Built around 1200, it was expanded in the Victorian era and remains a main road in the town.

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8.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

2.78 km

1.50 km

535 m

426 m

234 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.75 km

1.16 km

830 m

234 m

Elevation

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Folds Farm Footbridge – Great Bridge, Fordingbridge loop from Fordingbridge

Burgate Suspension Bridge and Meadows

Watermeadows, New Forest National Park

Folds Farm Footbridge

St. Giles Hermitage

Fordingbridge Bridge on the River Avon

Great Bridge, Fordingbridge

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