Riverside jaunting & The White Swan

Swaythling

1hr 30m / 3.4km

A riverside stroll alongside the River Itchen. Enjoy the waterfowl, birds and the riverside peace. Stop off at the pub for lunch or tea.

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Walk preview

Step 1: Start this walk at Swaythling station. Turn left out of the station.

Step 2: Continue down Wessex Lane

Step 3: The road only has a clear pavement on one side. Cross over to walk along the raised footpath.

Step 4: Bear right as the road continues passed the university campus.

Step 5: Cross over Wessex Lane safely and bear left at the end towards Woodmill Lane.

Step 6: There is a footpath on the right-hand side of the bridge.

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