SO17 The Valley Gardens

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Step 1: Start at the University Gym building in University Road, a short walk from the bus interchange and next to Jubilee Sports Hall stop.

Step 2: Turn left on the walkway by the white building, where the Shine Hairdressers and the Unilink bus offices are.

Step 3: Continue ahead to reach a plaza and walk straight across it.

Step 4: Take the steps going down or follow the ramped path to the right side.

Step 5: Turn right at the base of the steps. This is a nice quiet spot with tables and benches if you wish to stop and enjoy.

Step 6: Turn left to follow the shared path across the bridge.

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