Walking Trail No 1; River Avon and Sutton Lane Meadows
Enjoy the Wiltshire Countryside on this scenic circular walk. Apart from a few hundred yards along Sutton Lane, the route is along public rights of way (PRoW) footpaths and bridleways across fields and tracks. The trail includes Avon Weir and Sutton Lane Meadows.
NOTE: As the Ordnance Survey notes, meadows near the River Avon are 'liable to floods'. If the weather has been exceedingly wet recently, some of the fields may be too flooded to walk through safely, and you are advised to re-route via Sutton Lane and then along the bridleway to Sutton Lane Meadows. Although note that the bridleway may also be flooded at times.
Trail Length 2.4 miles
Duration 45 - 60 minutes
Stiles There are a couple of stiles and small bridges along the route; it is not suitable for pushchairs or mobility scooters
Rainy season This route can be quite damp underfoot; you are advised to wear suitable footwear.
Nettles. There are a couple of places that might be overgrown with nettles, so long trousers are advisable.
Flora and fauna This is a great walk, especially in May and June when you can see the flowers in Sutton Lane Meadows and maybe catch a glimpse of deer and other wildlife in and around the River Avon