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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.
W|446881|124579|greenmarker23|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
W|445796|124788|greenmarker21|Keep on along Shepherds Lane
W|445477|125001|greenmarker20|Keep on along Shepherds Lane with open views to the south
W|445196|125100|greenmarker19|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
W|444604|124665|greenmarker17|Arriving at Silkstead, pause to admire the old cottages
W|444614|124999|greenmarker16|The path bends slightly right at Silkstead Manor Farm
W|444793|125362|greenmarker15|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.
W|445969|125619|greenmarker11|Through the gate and carry on towards the Butterfly Reserve, or turn left for a shorter walk.
W|446331|125392|greenmarker10|Emerge onto Hurdle Way. Turn left for the short version of the short walk, otherwise head along Hurdle Way.
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Turn right up Yew Walk
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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
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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