James Alexander Seton – Great Bridge, Fordingbridge loop from Fordingbridge

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James Alexander Seton – Great Bridge, Fordingbridge loop from Fordingbridge

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James Alexander Seton – Great Bridge, Fordingbridge loop from Fordingbridge

01:57

7.69km

10m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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196 m

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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225 m

Fordingbridge Memorial Garden

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A great place to stop for a picnic lunch or a rest. Cafe open on some days.

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1.92 km

Mr Shepherd's House (Former Home of Stuckton Iron Works Owner)

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Look on the other side of the road from these road signs. The house opposite was the home of Mr Shepherd and his family, owner of the Stuckton Iron Works. …

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5.10 km

Bicton Weir on the River Avon

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6.73 km

James Alexander Seton

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James Alexander Seton (c. 1816 – 2 June 1845) is primarily known for being the last British person killed in a duel on English soil.
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7.44 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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