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Summary: The Blackwater Valley Path is a long distance path which follows the River Blackwater from its source in Rowhill Nature Reserve to Swallowfield, where it joins the River Whitewater to become the Broadwater for a short stretch before flowing into the River Loddon. The path passes through woodland and flower-rich meadows, linking a wide variety of nature reserves, country parks, water sports facilities and a variety of other recreational areas. Places visited on the route from start to finish include Rowhill Copse, Pea Bridge, Lakeside Park (Gold Valley Lakes), South Farnborough, Mytchett, Farnborough Park, Coleford Bridges, Frimley Hatches Nature Reserve, Shepherd Meadows Nature Reserve, Trilakes Country Park, Finchampstead and Swallowfield.