We are the North Hampshire Downs Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Gerald B.
An old favourite. A walk around Christchurch Harbour including Hengistbury Head starting and finishing at the railway station. There is a 15-20 min urban walk from the station down to the River Stour. The walk then follows the river before crossing open common land to reach Hengistbury Head visitor centre where there will be a coffee stop 2.5 mls. Then follows the ascent of the headland (130ft) with fine views of the harbour (visibility permitting). Descending the headland Mudeford ferry is reached 4mls. After crossing the harbour entrance there will be a stop with time available to purchase lunch (e.g. Haven House Inn) and or eat a picnic. Then follows a short urban stretch before rejoining the harbour path crossing Stanpit Nature Reserve & Grimbury Marsh. The walk will end by walking around the Priory & probably up the high street to the station 8.5mls.
The walk starts at 1000h at Christchurch station where there is car parking either at the station £3 or in the road.
For walkers traveling by public transport from Basingstoke the suggestion is to meet at the Basingstoke railway station entrance at 0830h and catch the 0849h arriving Christchurch 0952h.
The ferry costs £3.50 cash only,
Paths should all be good,
Bring refreshments & picnic unless plan to buy lunch. Possibility of pub / tea shop at end.
Please contact the walk leader for a place and advise on where you intend to meet the walk. Minimum/maximum numbers 6/@16.
Station entrance
Outside of station entrance in car park.
