Malcolm Smith's walks. The Avon Valley Path - 4c : Woodgreen to Hatchet Green

Avon Valley Path

Part 4d : Woodgreen to Hatchet Green

	Route from Woodgreen to Hatchet Green.
	The route continues down a gravel track from Wood Green Road. This is where the path starts from Woodgreen Common. OS Ref : SU.1745.1757 Photo : AVP-4c-1 Date : 15 May 2025
	The lane into Densome Wood. OS Ref : SU.1747.1762 Photo : AVP-4c-2 Date : 15 May 2025
	Bear to the left at this fork in the track Signpost in Densome Wood OS Ref : SU.1751.1763 Photo : AVP-4c-3 Date : 15 May 2025
	Follow the track as it curves round to the left. OS Ref : SU.1752.1767 Photo : AVP-4c-4 Date : 15 May 2025
	The lane runs straight then takes a right turn. OS Ref : SU.1748.1769 Photo : AVP-4c-5 Date : 15 May 2025
	Continue directly ahead here. OS Ref : SU.1737.1780 Photo : AVP-4c-6 Date : 15 May 2025
	The track runs straight then curves to the right. OS Ref : SU.1740.1792 Photo : AVP-4c-7 Date : 15 May 2025
	Where the track turns right, cross the stile next to the gate ahead. OS Ref : SU.1739.1792 Photo : AVP-4c-8 Date : 15 May 2025
	Should the gate be shut, there is a stile next to it. OS Ref : SU.1743.1801 Photo : AVP-4c-9 Date : 15 May 2025
	Cross the stile by the next gate and continue along the edge of the meadow. OS Ref : SU.1746.1805 Photo : AVP-4c-10 Date : 15 May 2025
	Follow the hedgeline over the crest of the hill then under the electricity power lines OS Ref : SU.1745.1804 Photo : AVP-4c-11 Date : 15 May 2025
	A house comes into view as the path starts to descend. OS Ref : SU.1748.1811 Photo : AVP-4c-12 Date : 15 May 2025
	The path comes down between a house and a meadow. OS Ref : SU.1751.1820 Photo : AVP-4c-13 Date : 15 May 2025
	Cross the stile by the gate onto the driveway to the house and bear left towards the road. OS Ref : SU.1753.1823 Photo : AVP-4c-14 Date : 15 May 2025
	Where the driveway exits, turn right onto Hale Road. OS Ref : SU.1754.1824 Photo : AVP-4c-15 Date : 15 May 2025
	At the junction immediately ahead, turn left along Moot Lane. OS Ref : SU.1757.1827 Photo : AVP-4c-16 Date : 15 May 2025
	Moot Lane runs alongside the River Avon on the edge of Hale Park OS Ref : SU.1770.1849 Photo : AVP-4c-17 Date : 9 May 2025
	A path leaves Moot Lane and runs steeply upwards into Hale Park. Signs at the start of the path into Hale Park. OS Ref : Photo : AVP-4c-18 Date : 9 May 2025
	The path runs past St.Mary's Chuch. OS Ref : SU.1784.1867 Photo : AVP-4c-19 Date : 9 May 2025
	The path continues steeply upwards. OS Ref : SU.1790.1870 Photo : AVP-4c-20 Date : 9 May 2025
	The incline of the path lessens as it beaks out into Hale Park OS Ref : SU.1793.1870 Photo : AVP-4c-21 Date : 9 May 2025
	Bear left here away from Hale House OS Ref : SU.1797.1866 Photo : AVP-4c-22 Date : 9 May 2025
	The path runs alongside the avenue of trees for a short distance. OS Ref : SU.1804.1865 Photo : AVP-4c-23 Date : 9 May 2025
	Continue ahead crossing an access track. OS Ref : SU.1816.1868 Photo : AVP-4c-24 Date : 9 May 2025
	Pass through the gate out of the park and turn left into Hatchet Green Road OS Ref : SU51831.1875 Photo : AVP-4c-25 Date : 9 May 2025
	Proceed along Hatchet Green Road as it turns right. OS Ref : SU.1833.18753 Photo : AVP-4c-26 Date : 9 May 2025
	Hatchet Green Road runs uphill for a short distance. OS Ref : SU.1834.1882 Photo : AVP-4c-27 Date : 9 May 2025
	The trees form a canopy over the lane here. OS Ref : SU.1859.1895 Photo : AVP-4c-28 Date : 9 May 2025
	The lane runs on high ground with a fine view to the left. See the view across the Avon Valley. OS Ref : SU.1871.1906 Photo : AVP-4c-29 Date : 9 May 2025
	The canopy opens up along this stretch of Hatchet Green Road. OS Ref : SU.1885.1908 Photo : AVP-4c-30 Date : 9 May 2025
	Approaching Hatchet Green. OS Ref : SU.1894.1909 Photo : AVP-4c-31 Date : 9 May 2025
	The route leaves Hatchet Green opposite the cottage. OS Ref : SU.1914.1913 Photo : AVP-4c-32 Date : 9 May 2025

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