Natural England

117. Avon Vales

• Undulating clay vale with varied hedgerow pattern and a mixture of arable and pasture.

• Low ridges from which the frequent medium-size towns are viewed.

• Wide river corridor with ancient pattern of flood meadows but much influenced by modern development.

• Attractive, old, stone-built centres to market towns.

• Small woods.

• Large historic parks and mansions.

• Wide views across the area from the higher surrounding chalk downs.

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