This is lovely family walk, with a good tarmac path 95% of the way following the course of the River Avon as it heads downstream from the Avon Reservoir. The weather was warm and sunny and a paddle in the river was needed to cool off with a picnic!!
| Start – Shipley Bridge |
| Route – Shipley Bridge – Avon Dam – Shipley Bridge |
| Distance – 3.5 miles Start time – 12.15pm Time taken – 2hrs Highest Point – Avon Dam although not much ascent needed |
| Weather – Sunny and warm. |
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Heading out on the tarmac path to Avon Dam
Looking back, the River Avon on the left
Black Tor sits above the route
After the paddle, two happy boys!
A young native keeps watch
Avon Reservoir
Avon Dam
Looking back along the last part of the path
Slight ascent of Grippers Hill to catch the view back towards Shipley Bridge
From the same spot looking down on the dam.
Heading back to the car
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