Walk’n’talk at Riverside Park

Swaythling

40 minutes / 2.6km

Take a break from work or studies, bring a friend and wander around Riverside Park for a daytime break from everyday busyness. Feel calmer.

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Walk preview

Step 1: Start in Swaythling at one of the many University of Southampton campuses and halls near here... this walk starts on Wessex Lane.

Step 2: Follow the road around or start the walk right outside the campus.

Step 3: Follow the road around towards Woodmill Lane.

Step 4: Cross over the bridge. There is a small footpath on the right-hand side.

Step 5: At the end is a climbing wall that is probably closed. There are some great views along the Brook. Can you spot any wildlife?

Step 6: Walk through the car park and take the right hand side path to follow alongside the river.

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