Christchurch Coach Walk - Medium Walk

The Medium Walk is 8 miles in length. It starts at the entrance to Fisherman’s Walk between Boscombe and Southbourne, grid reference SZ129919. This takes us down to the cliff path at Boscombe Overcliff Drive. From here we follow the coast eastwards until descending to Boscombe Promenade via Gordon’s Zigzag and continuing along the shoreline below Southbourne until we reach Hengistbury Head. After ascending Warren Hill, we continue to the far end of the headland, before coming back east along the southern shore of Christchurch Harbour and following the Stour Valley Way to Tuckton Bridge. Here we cross the Stour and walk into Christchurch across the Quomps. We pass the Priory and the Castle, and then cross the River Avon as we head for the Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, where the coach will be waiting for us. Much of the route is on firm paths, though there could be occasional muddy stretches. Apart from a gradual ascent to the top of Warren Hill (123 feet high), there is very little variation in height.