51.022191,-1.3271027$2!red;28. The Bridge Inn marks the end of the trail
51.022471,-1.3288381$2!green;27.
Pause to study the map board at the foot of the Down
51.021691,-1.3307599$2!green;26.
The War Memorial, with wonderful views over the Itchen Valley
51.022447,-1.3325312$2!green;25.
The Wayside Cross marks the spot where troops paused on their way to embark for the trenches in the First World War.
51.02055,-1.3326155$2!green;24.
If you want to see the Wayside Cross, fork left. You may see highland cattle.
51.018682,-1.333013$2!green;23. Emerging from the tunnel, cross Otterbourne Road and follow Southdown Road till the path to the left towards Shawford Down.
51.021057,-1.3442423$2!green;22.
Keep on along Shepherds Lane. Where the road turns sharp left, take the path on the right down to the tunnel under the motorway
51.020649,-1.3484539$2!green;21. Keep on along Shepherds Lane
51.022589,-1.352975$2!green;20. Keep on along Shepherds Lane with open views to the south
51.023501,-1.3569689$2!green;19. Turn right along Shepherds Lane. Those who have taken a shortcut from Waypoint 11 rejoin the route here.
51.019753,-1.3637785$2!green;18.
Head back, now along the Monarch's Way to pick up Shepherds Lane
51.019636,-1.3654624$2!green;17. Arriving at Silkstead, pause to admire the old cottages
51.022639,-1.3652789$2!green;16. The path bends slightly right at Silkstead Manor Farm
51.025889,-1.3626822$2!green;15. Keep on along Silkstead Lane
51.033875,-1.3547147$2!green;14.
Head along Silkstead Lane towards Silkstead.
51.035406,-1.3517698$2!green;13.
Yew Hill butterfly reserve. If you are lucky you may see Chalkhill Blues or Marbled Whites.
51.03169,-1.3499249$2!green;12.
Keep going along Hurdle Way, enjoying the views back over Compton.
51.028107,-1.3458825$2!green;11. Through the gate and carry on towards the Butterfly Reserve, or turn left for a shorter walk.
51.026037,-1.3407499$2!green;10. Emerge onto Hurdle Way. Turn left for the short version of the short walk, otherwise head along Hurdle Way.
51.026095,-1.338268$2!green;9. don't miss the marked fork left
51.025496,-1.3358098$2!green;8. Turn right up Yew Walk
51.028535,-1.3341407$2!green;7. All Saints' Church, Compton
51.028409,-1.3308913$2!green;6. Goldfinch Cottage
51.027494,-1.3281239$2!green;5.
Take the long tunnel under the M3 motorway
51.02766,-1.325783$2!green;4.
Cross under the railway where the path meets Red Lane
51.027001,-1.3222562$2!green;3. Compton Lock
51.022899,-1.3251106$2!green;2. Follow the towpath
51.021998,-1.3263784$2!blue;1.
After some oral rehydration therapy at the Bridge Inn, if the day looks likely to be warm, the path starts from the bridge over the Itchen Navigation