By driving through South Brent, and following signs to Avon Dam we arrived at Shipley Bridge. This walk is ideal for wheelchair users, children on bikes and in pushchairs as the path is flat and tarmaced most of the way. The route lies in the valley and is surrounded by hills on either side.
The path follows the route of the river for about 2 miles and then divides where one way leads above the dam and the other to the base of the dam. We chose the upper path and were rewarded by views across the water.
This walk was not as challenging as some walks on the moors as the path is man made. Lots of families were enjoying the afternoon and even some were in the river!
The path follows the route of the river for about 2 miles and then divides where one way leads above the dam and the other to the base of the dam. We chose the upper path and were rewarded by views across the water.
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| The start of the walk and the finish! |
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| The low river reveal the stoney base |
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| This is Black Tor in the distance |
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| At last, the Avon Dam |
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| The view of the water from Gripper's Hill |
