Section 4 of 4, Avon Valley Path
Kingston to Christchurch
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 149 022. Finish: SZ 157 929. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
Almost flat: about 29 m of climbing and 38 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kingston.
- Bus stops
- Kingston Farm, 210 m from the start. Directions SU 148 020Kingston Villas, 530 m from the start. Directions SU 151 026Bisterne School, 800 m from the start. Directions SU 148 014
- Car park
- Car park, 990 m from the start. Directions SU 148 012
Getting back
The section finishes at Christchurch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Christchurch, 540 m from the finish. Directions SZ 152 932
- Bus stops
- Christchurch Fountain Way, 50 m from the finish. Directions SZ 157 929Christchurch High Street, 60 m from the finish. Directions SZ 157 928Christchurch Library, 110 m from the finish. Directions SZ 157 928
Planning the Avon Valley Path
- Planning the whole trail: hants.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 33%, grass 30%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 14 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 9 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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