SU4729224952$1!red;The Bridge Inn marks the end of the trail
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Pause to study the map board at the foot of the Down
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The War Memorial, with wonderful views over the Itchen Valley
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The Wayside Cross marks the spot where troops paused on their way to embark for the trenches in the First World War.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Head along Silkstead Lane towards Silkstead.
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Yew Hill butterfly reserve. If you are lucky you may see Chalkhill Blues or Marbled Whites.
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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
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Turn right up Yew Walk
SU4467925674$1!red;All Saints' Church, Compton
SU4470225662$1!red;Goldfinch Cottage
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Take the long tunnel under the M3 motorway
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Cross under the railway where the path meets Red Lane
SU4476225511$1!red;Compton Lock
SU4474325053$1!red;Follow the towpath
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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