Geo-Trips :: Salisbury to Canterbury (1)
East Wiltshire/West Hampshire
A walk from Salisbury, Sun, 9 May 2010 by Chris Heaton
Salisbury to Broughton.
The start of a walking expedition from Salisbury to Canterbury.
The Clarendon Way long distance footpath was followed eastwards out of Salisbury, passing the remains of Clarendon Palace, and through the villages of Pitton, West Winterslow and Middle Winterslow before crossing into Hampshire.
Pleasant undulating countryside took to the village of Broughton
Distance 11 miles
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River Avon in Salisbury
This is the river near a venue called The Maltings - and the start of a 50 mile... more
Railway in Milford, Salisbury
Looking south along the railway from Southampton. This was taken upon the... more
River Bourne
Looking south from the bridge in Milford that spans this river.
Outbuildings at Ranger's Lodge Farm
Passed on the Clarendon Way - a long distance footpath that connects Salisbury and... more
Narrow Lane near Ranger's Lodge Farm
To the east of the farm, this lane also carries the Clarendon Way on its journey... more
Clarendon Way heading towards King Manor Hill
The long distance footpath leading through fields towards King Manor Hill and... more
A View from King Manor Hill
A general view to the north west from the vantage point of King Manor Hill
Remains of Clarendon Palace
Largely forgotten site of a former royal palace, one of the finest king's country... more
Clarendon Way in Gilbert Copse
Following a track through woodland near the ruins of Clarendon Palace.
Clarendon Way in Warner's Copse
The trail adopts a track through the glades of tranquil woodland.
Track at Four Cottages
Access track leading north from Four Cottages, by Pitton Copse.
Sewage Pumping Station, Pitton
On the outskirts of the village, beside a footpath that brings in the Clarendon... more
Entering Pitton
Entering Pitton by a lovely thatched cottage on High Street - adopted by the... more
Track between Pitton and Winterslow
The track ascends over downland between the two communities.
Clarendon Way between Winterslow and Pitton
Pastures between the two communitites negotiated by the Clarendon Way long... more
A View from West Winterslow
This looks north east over farmland towards Middle Winterslow.
Impressive Residence in West Winterslow
Fine building with pleasant outlook over towards Middle Winterslow.
Roman Road, Middle Winterslow
Straight road that becomes a track as it leaves Middle Winterslow - adopted by the... more
The Causeway, Middle Winterslow
This is part of a Roman Road, now adopted by the Clarendon Way - they have one... more
Telephone Kiosk, Middle Winterslow
The Roman Road, adopted by the Clarendon Way long distance footpath approaching a... more
Clarendon Way Logo
Takes its name from Clarendon Palace through which this long distance footpath... more
Clarendon Way beside Noad's Copse
Two long distance footpaths have adopted this Roman Road beside Noads Copse - The... more
View from Noad's Copse
Looking north east over fields of rape from Noad's Copse on the... more
Clarendon Way near Little Buckholt Farm
The Clarendon Way, in conjunction with the much longer Monarch's Way approaching... more
Clarendon Way on Buckholt Lane
This part of the Roman Road between Salisbury and Winchester, and has been adopted... more
Stand of Trees detached from Ashen Copse
Isolated island of trees in a large field as seen from Buckholt Lane.
View East from Buckholt Farm
Pleasant view over chalky fields looking east. The Clarendon Way and Monarch's... more
A View towards Broughton Down
Taken at the edge of a field beside the track that carries the Clarendon Way long... more
Clarendon Way descending in Smith's Plantation
The track descends Broughton Down in the proverbial green tunnel.
Buckholt Road, near Church Farm
Adopted by the Clarendon Way on its journey between Salisbury and Winchester.
High Street, Broughton
Looking south down High Street, this photograph takes in the heart of the village.
Foords Barn, Broughton
Foords Barn is the last building that remains on the site of an old village... more
All images © Chris Heaton and available under a Creative Commons licence .