Aveton Gifford Walks | exploring the beautiful Avon valley |
| Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (3.4) miles | Walk 2 (8.5 miles) | |
| Ashford Bridge | Avon Estuary Walk |
The South Ham's village of Aveton Gifford is a popular centre for walkers enjoying the wildlife and landscape around the Avon Estuary.
The name means a farm on the Avon owned by Walter Giffard in the 13th century.
 | What to explore? |
- Avon Estuary Wildlife & Landscape
 | The Fisherman's Rest Aveton Gifford |
 | Car Park, Tidal Road, just off roundabout on A379 |
 | SATNAV Postcode:near TQ7 4JN |
Walk 1 Ashford Bridge (3.4) miles
Difficulty:
A very pleasant river walk following public footpaths and quiet lanes.
From the car park, facing the estuary, turn right and follow part of the Avon Estuary Walk - see below.
 | En RouteNo pubs or cafe |
Walk 1 Aveton Gifford Walk
| Walks near Aveton Gifford: | |
| Bigbury & Burgh Island | |
 | Three delightful pub walks with spectacular views of Bigbury Bay. Explore Burgh Island and its hotel made famous by Agatha Christie. |
| Modbury | |
 | Two great walks from Modbury, a historic market town known for its enchanting individual shops |
| Loddiswell | |
 | Delightful walks through the Avon Valley. |
| Salcombe | |
 | South Sands makes an ideal centre for walking to enjoy magnificent views of Devon's most dramatic coastline. |
Walk 2 Avon Estuary Walk (8.5 miles)
Difficulty:
A most enjoyable , varied and somewhat strenuous circular walk which can only be done when the ferry operates - see Ferry Time Table.
For more information on long distance hiking routes including free downloads of routes click here.
| En RouteThe Sloop Inn, Bantham |
Walk 2 Avon Estuary Walk
