The Avon river flows gently
through the Woodford valley from Amesbury to the fine market town of Salisbury.
On its way it passes some of the most ancient historic sites in England.Just south of famous Stonehenge and to the west of Amesbury, the Avon passes the iron age hillfort of Vespasian's Camp, which marks the northern end of the Woodford valley. From here the river passes near Ogbury Camp and then meanders its way to Old Sarum at the southern end of the valley before entering Salisbury and flowing on south to the Sea.
This part of the Avon valley is an Environmentally Sensitive Area. Here farmers work to conserve the landscape, wildlife habitat and historic features. The Avon valley landscape has evolved from centuries of farming the river's fertile flood plains. Traditionally, cattle and sheep have grazed much of the river valley and farmers in the valley are encouraged to restore arable land to grassland and maintain the high water levels which are important for the conservation of the area's outstanding wildlife.
