River Avon (Stratford)
One of Britain's most secluded cruising rivers, the Avon meanders past ancient towns and through picturesque countryside.
It flows through Stratford, Evesham and Pershore to Tewkesbury, where it meets the mighty River Severn. Its surroundings have changed little since the days of its most famous son, William Shakespeare.
The Avon is a popular river with motor cruisers and narrowboats, but the wide valley and peaceful villages give it an untroubled air that makes it one of Britain's most relaxing waterways. Though there is no continuous towpath, there are many walking opportunities.
It is often known as Shakespeare's Avon or simply the 'Stratford Avon', because Avon is such a common river name - deriving from Afon, the Welsh for 'river'.
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