Salisbury Cathedral – River Avon Path loop from Old Sarum

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Salisbury Cathedral – River Avon Path loop from Old Sarum

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Salisbury Cathedral – River Avon Path loop from Old Sarum

04:54

18.4km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 3.81 km for 49 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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Der River Avon, oft auch als Salisbury Avon oder Hampshire Avon bezeichnet

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Salisbury Market Square

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