Lovely way to spend the bank holiday on a circular walk around Cheriton. The route picks up a section of the Itchen Way around Cheriton, joining it into a circular walk with paths around the surrounding fields with gorgeous views across the landscape.

We parked near the village store in the centre of Cheriton and started off along School Lane until we saw the footpath signs to head off along the path between two fields - this was initially quite enclosed and narrow, but soon we turned right onto a wider path along the edge of the field. We continued along this path until we reached Broad Lane where we headed up to where it and Hinton lane joined. We followed Hinton lane up further to Prite lane where there were lovely views across the fields and down into the town.

We headed down Prite lane across the bridge to the Old Mill where we were greeted with the sounds and sights of the River Itchen again. This is where we rejoined the Itchen way along the river past the mill. Further along the river there was a lovely spot that was ideal for Nova to have a nice paddle and play in the water.