The Tetbury branch of the River Avon rises at Wor Well north of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. it is also known as the Little Avon or Ingleburn and flows south west to join the Sherston Avon at Malmesbury. The water flow has been reduced by public extraction from its source – in the past watermills once lined the river and were used for grinding corn. The Tetbury Avon enters Wiltshire at the village of Brokenborough, flowing to the north of Malmesbury. More information can be found at: Tetbury Avon
Reflections of the Tetbury Avon
Wooden bridge crossing the Tetbury Avon at Brokenborough going towards Malmesbury (4)
Clapper Bridge at Brokenborough nr Malmesbury (4)
The public footpath from Brokenborough follows the Tetbury Avon through Boakley Farm and Boakley Cliff towards Malmesbury.
The Tetbury Avon at Boakley Cliff (5)
Horses joined us on our walk at Boakley Cliff (5)
The path from Brokenborough follows the Tetbury Avon over several weirs and runs past Boakley Farm and Boakley Cliff. There are several stables and liveries on the walk – this is land used by the Beaufort Hunt.
A popular spot for fishing as the discarded line on the branch proves. (6)
The entrance to what was the Abbey Mill – now a private residence. (6)
The weir by Abbey Mill in Malmesbury (6)
Congyre Mead Nature Reserve (6)
The Tetbury Avon running through the Old Station Yard (6)
Reflection’s (6)
“Herbie” looking for breakfast! (5)
The Tetbury Avon enters Malmesbury from the North and runs past the old station yard. This is now a car park with only the engine shed remaining from the days of the railway. The tributary continues past Abbey Mill located below Malmesbury Abbey, into Congyre Mead Nature Reserve which is managed by a local group, The Malmesbury River Valleys Trust. From here, it flows through water meadows and around the Bowls Club before merging with the Sherston Avon at Baskerville