Malcolm Smith's walks

 
Avon Valley Path

 

Part 1c : Burton to Sopley

 

 

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Route from
 Burton to Sopley. 

Where the path leaves Salisbury Road.

OS Ref : SZ.1659.9525

 

 

Photo : AVP-1c-1         Date : 1 September 2025

The path runs through a copse.

OS Ref : SZ.1661.9535

 

 

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The path follows a stream.

OS Ref : SZ.1660.9535

 Views from the path. 

 

 

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A field comes into view.

OS Ref : SZ.1662.9541

 

 

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More woodland.

OS Ref : SZ.1662.9547

 

 

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The path breaks out into
the open alongside a field.

OS Ref : SZ.1669.9563

 

 

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 Continue ahead where another path crosses. 

OS Ref : SZ.1672.9578

 

 

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Back between high ragged hedges.

OS Ref : SUZ.1672.9588

 

 

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The path continues between
the stream and meadows.

OS Ref : SZ.1671.9607

 View from the path. 

 

 

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OS Ref : SZ.1668.9611

 

 

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Turn left where the path
meets Bockhampton Road.

OS Ref : SZ.1667.9617

 

 

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Cross the bridge over the stream.

OS Ref : SZ.1667.9618

 

 

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Continue after rounding
the bend in the road.

OS Ref : SZ.1665.9620

 

 

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At the road junction by The Lamb Inn,
turn right along Burley Road.

OS Ref : SZ.1661.9629

 The Lamb Inn. 

 

 

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Continue the short distance to
the junction with Harpway Lane.

OS Ref : SZ.16619631

 

 

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Turn into Harpway Lane and follow the road.

OS Ref : SZ.1662.9634

 Route directional sign. 

 

 

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Continue along Harpway Lane.

OS Ref : SZ.1660.9646

 Views from the path. 

 

 

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Turn off Harpway Lane.

OS Ref : SZ.1639.9673

 

 

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Pick up the path that
crosses a couple of paddocks.

OS Ref : SZ.1638.9676

 

 

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Go through the kissing gate and
follow the fencline ahead.

OS Ref : SZ.1637.9676

 

 

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Cross the track and continue along
the fenceline through the next paddock.

OS Ref : SZ.1625.9681

 

 

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Go through the kissing gate
and continue directly ahead.

OS Ref : SZ.1619.9684

 

 

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Cross the stile and turn directly left.

OS Ref : SZ.1615.9686

 

 

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The path is enclosed.

OS Ref : SZ.1614.9683

 

 

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Go through the kissing gate
and continue directly head.

OS Ref : SZ.1612.9682

 

 

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Pass in front of iron gates and
go through the kissing gate.

OS Ref : SZ.1612.968

 

 

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The path runs across the meadow then
bears left through the narrow section.

OS Ref : SZ.1609.9681

 

 

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The path runs to the left of
the left-hand gate post.

OS Ref : SZ.1594.9680

 

 

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This short ection runs through deep grass.

OS Ref : SZ.1592.9680

 

 

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Beyond the kissing gate is a short section
of overgrown brambles and nettles.

OS Ref : SZ.1590.9680

 

 

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Bear right where the path
breaks out into a small field.

OS Ref : SZ.1589.9681

 

 

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Take the kissing gate at the top
of the field on the left-hand side.

OS Ref : SZ.1584.9687

 

 

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 The path is enclosed by a post and rail fence. 

OS Ref : SZ.1583.9687

 

 

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Proceed ahead where the path discharges
onto the access road to Sopley Park.

OS Ref : SZ.1580.9688

 

 

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The official route continues ahead
via the bridge over Sopley Brook.
It is quite a dangerous place to cross
the road so an alternative route is possible.

OS Ref : SZ.1573.9688

 The Woolpack Inn. 

 

 

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Cross the bridge over Sopley Brook
and follow Ringwood Road to the
right past The Woolpack Inn.

OS Ref : SZ.1569.9689

 

 

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Continue along Ringwood Road.

OS Ref : SZ.1566.9689

 

 

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Keep straight on along Ringwood Road.

OS Ref : SZ.1564.9705

 

 

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Pass a row of cottages.

OS Ref : SZ.1564.9708

 

 

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As the road bears left, the path
leaves on the far side of the road.

OS Ref : SZ.1562.9715

 

 

Photo : AVP-1c-40         Date : 1 September 2025

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