SU4729224952$1!red;The Bridge Inn marks the end of the trail SU4471725003$1!red;Pause to study the map board at the foot of the Down SU4470324915$1!red;The War Memorial, with wonderful views over the Itchen Valley SU4469124998$1!red;The Wayside Cross marks the spot where troops paused on their way to embark for the trenches in the First World War. SU4469024787$1!red;If you want to see the Wayside Cross, fork left. You may see highland cattle. SU4468824579$1!red;Emerging from the tunnel, cross Otterbourne Road and follow Southdown Road till the path to the left towards Shawford Down. SU4466524661$1!red; SU4466224630$1!red; SU4465524652$1!red; SU4465624696$1!red; SU4460924836$1!red;Keep on along Shepherds Lane. Where the road turns sharp left, take the path on the right down to the tunnel under the motorway SU4457924788$1!red;Keep on along Shepherds Lane SU4454725001$1!red;Keep on along Shepherds Lane with open views to the south SU4451925100$1!red;Turn right along Shepherds Lane. Those who have taken a shortcut from Waypoint 11 rejoin the route here. SU4447224679$1!red;Head back, now along the Monarch's Way to pick up Shepherds Lane SU4446024665$1!red;Arriving at Silkstead, pause to admire the old cottages SU4446124999$1!red;The path bends slightly right at Silkstead Manor Farm SU4447925362$1!red;Keep on along Silkstead Lane SU4453426255$1!red;Head along Silkstead Lane towards Silkstead. SU4455426427$1!red;Yew Hill butterfly reserve. If you are lucky you may see Chalkhill Blues or Marbled Whites. SU4456826015$1!red;Keep going along Hurdle Way, enjoying the views back over Compton. SU4459625619$1!red;Through the gate and carry on towards the Butterfly Reserve, or turn left for a shorter walk. SU4463325392$1!red;Emerge onto Hurdle Way. Turn left for the short version of the short walk, otherwise head along Hurdle Way. SU4465025400$1!red;don't miss the marked fork left SU4466725335$1!red;Turn right up Yew Walk SU4467925674$1!red;All Saints' Church, Compton SU4470225662$1!red;Goldfinch Cottage SU4472125562$1!red;Take the long tunnel under the M3 motorway SU4473725582$1!red;Cross under the railway where the path meets Red Lane SU4476225511$1!red;Compton Lock SU4474325053$1!red;Follow the towpath SU4729224952$1!red;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