Avoncliff - Farleigh Hungerford

Walks, England, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset
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Avoncliff - Farleigh Hungerford

Freshford

by bathscape

  • 3hr 5m / 10km
  • 44

Canal, river, meadows and beautiful villages, plenty of refreshment stops and historic buildings

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History

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  1. From the train station, cross the Avoncliff Aqueduct and head towards the Cross Guns pub

    Step 1: From the train station, cross the Avoncliff Aqueduct and head towards the Cross Guns pub

  2. Step 2: Don’t take the lane down to the pub (unless you need refreshments!) but keep going on the canal towpath signposted towards Bradford-on-Avon. The canal should be on your right.

  3. This is a lovely stretch of canal. It’s a shared path so look out for cyclists, as well as dragonflies and kingfishers.

    Step 3: This is a lovely stretch of canal. It’s a shared path so look out for cyclists, as well as dragonflies and kingfishers.

  4. Keep going!

    Step 4: Keep going!

  5. Take the pedestrian bridge over the canal.

    Step 5: Take the pedestrian bridge over the canal.

  6. Step 6: And follow the path to the right

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