Salisbury — Fordingbridge
Salfor two
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By jh on 27 Apr 2021
Description
Salisbury to Fordingbridge via quiet back roads, tracks, and lanes
Salisbury to Fordingbridge via quiet back roads, tracks, and lanes
Status
This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (1) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
Downloads - 6
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| Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Start and end points
Salisbury
Grid Ref
SU1449029970
Lat / Lon
51.06888° / -1.79457°
Easting / Northing
414,490E / 129,970N
What3Words
firm.ankle.often
Fordingbridge
Grid Ref
SU1479514210
Lat / Lon
50.92715° / -1.79085°
Easting / Northing
414,795E / 114,210N
What3Words
rejoined.soon.blogs
| Salisbury | |
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| Grid Ref | SU1449029970 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.06888° / -1.79457° |
| Easting / Northing | 414,490E / 129,970N |
| What3Words | firm.ankle.often |
| Fordingbridge | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SU1479514210 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.92715° / -1.79085° |
| Easting / Northing | 414,795E / 114,210N |
| What3Words | rejoined.soon.blogs |
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reviews
Charles312
24 Aug 2023I followed Salfor Two in reverse on a rainy Sunday afternoon in late July, from Fordingbridge to the Salisbury meeting point.
Despite the weather I did enjoy this route and would generally recommend it, though it is not problem-free.
Positives
Majority quiet roads and wide off-road tracks
Easy to navigate
Direct
Negatives
The dip in the track approaching the Great Yews identified in the previous review was still flooded in the summertime.* It required climbing high onto the verge to bypass which wasn't easy nor did it feel particularly safe.
The track passing the Great Yews featured deep ruts and puddles, mud, exposed roots and other debris.
The short spell on Shaftsbury Drove toward Harnham is narrow and fairly unkept with branches jutting across the path.
*This might be attributed to the unseasonably poor weather, but I'm not convinced this isn't the case for most of the year. There are several nearby paths and tracks that could be taken to avoid the approach to and/or passing of the Great Yews, though I cannot attest for them at the time of writing. If planning to follow this route without diversion, it might be worth coming prepared with a pair of decent-sized wellington boots or comparable equipment.
For more detail on the above and of the route in general, please refer to the Photo Survey I submitted to supplement this review.
Review Photographs:
Vista to the right before passing Homington Down
First sight of the Salisbury cathedral spire in the distance
Homington Road after crossing the River Ebble
Salisbury Cathedral pictured from the cathedral grounds.
Slow Ways Darren
22 Dec 2022This is an easy to follow quiet backroads route between Fordingbridge and Salisbury. We walked this in the reverse direction but it was easy enough to follow. There aren't many opportunities for refreshments en route but it's not too far!
Some of the lanes had flooding in them when we walked this after a night of rain so you may get your feet wet in places.
Lots of wildlife spotted on route; hares, deer, kites and buzzards.
It has a lovely approach to Salisbury right past the cathedral too.
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