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A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [26]
The Old Cottage is late 18th or early 19th century in Diaper brick with a thatched roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1286183
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.02 miles
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A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [29]
At the rear of The Old Cottage
Image is a 20th century linked wing with a thatched roof. Here seen from the footpath.
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.02 miles
3
A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [28]
From the minor road this footpath leads to a junction with a bridleway which runs from Bishops Canning to Horton.
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.03 miles
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A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [25]
This former Methodist chapel is now a private residence. Built in 1832 it continued in use until the 1990s.
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.03 miles
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A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [27]
Tanglewood Cottage is a substantial thatched property south of the minor road.
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.04 miles
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Horton Road enters Horton village
Image: © Stuart Logan
Taken: 16 May 2012
0.08 miles
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A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [30]
The footpath heads across open fields carpeted with wild flowers.
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.08 miles
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Entrance to Horton
Image: © Alex McGregor
Taken: 17 Jul 2015
0.09 miles
9
A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [31]
The gap in the hedgerow is where the footpath crosses a drainage ditch.
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.09 miles
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A circular walk around Horton and Bourton [23]
Pig Lane, seen from the point where the footpath from the Kennet and Avon Canal meets the lane.
The hawthorn blossom is spectacular, especially on this sunny day. Seen from the footpath.
Starting at Horton Chain Bridge, the walk initially runs along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal then follows a path to Horton before crossing the canal and heading to Bourton. A footpath leads to Easton then a bridleway to Harepath Farm and a byway back to the start. About 5 miles including a visit to Horton Mill Farm.
Both Horton and Bourton are former agricultural villages. Horton has no one focus and is principally a linear village whilst Bourton is more compact. To the north of the villages there are many prehistoric and medieval earthworks including Wansdyke. Fishwater, a marshy hollow at Bourton is the source of the western headwater of the Salisbury River Avon.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 7 May 2020
0.11 miles