Jane Austen Jaunt

Walks, England, Hampshire, Southampton

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  • Start in front of the Bargate. This walk is packed with history, not just Jane's. The white boards explain.

    Step 1: Start in front of the Bargate. This walk is packed with history, not just Jane's. The white boards explain.

  • Go through the arch.

    Step 2: Go through the arch.

  • Look out for this plaque low down to the left. These iron plaques are for the official Jane Austen Trail on which this walk is loosely based

    Step 3: Look out for this plaque low down to the left. These iron plaques are for the official Jane Austen Trail on which this walk is loosely based

  • Step 4: Web search "Jane Austen Trail" to find a PDF of the official trail pamphlet. This jaunt varies and enhances the official route!

  • Turn around and head back to the left of the Bargate, past Burger King and head for the West Quay complex.

    Step 5: Turn around and head back to the left of the Bargate, past Burger King and head for the West Quay complex.

  • Go ahead to the top of the steps. Medieval walls and 21st century shopping side by side!

    Step 6: Go ahead to the top of the steps. Medieval walls and 21st century shopping side by side!

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