Boscombe 5.4 miles

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Overview

Circular walk from Boscombe 'Overcliff Drive’,
The walk will pass Boscombe Pier and go around Bournemouth Pier, through Bournemouth Gardens and passing Christmas market stalls.
: Leaders Mike & Julie on 07974 392128

Saturday, 6 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.7km / 5.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.newforestramblers.org.uk

Booking not required for this walk – you are welcome to join us at the start point.
The walk leaves at 10:00. We recommend arriving at the start at about quarter to ten.

Please car share if possible.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SZ 11937 91342
Nearest postcode:: BH5 1LN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Free off-road parking on Boscombe 'Overcliff Drive’, opposite ‘Shelly Park’ or ‘Grovely Avenue’ junction.

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