Section 3 of 4, Avon Valley Path
Harbridge Green to Kingston
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 142 109. Finish: SU 149 022. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 52 m of climbing and 65 m of descent; highest point 52 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Harbridge Green.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Hucklesbook Garage, 1.1 km away (Directions); Kingsmere station (heritage railway), 6.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Kingston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Kingston Farm, 210 m from the finish. Directions SU 148 020Kingston Villas, 530 m from the finish. Directions SU 151 026Bisterne School, 800 m from the finish. Directions SU 148 014
Planning the Avon Valley Path
- Planning the whole trail: hants.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 22%, gravel and tracks 14%, grass 12%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (45%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 25 m in a kilometre (1 in 40), starting 2.6 miles in.
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