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South Wiltshire Group

We are the South Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A varied walk starting from Cliffhanger Car Park at High Cliff, via Highcliffe Castle, Steamer Point Nature Reserve, Christchurch Harbour and the Priory before taking the Stour Valley Path to Hengistbury Head and catching the short ferry back over to Mudeford and returning to Chewton Bunny. Whilst the walk is 12.5 miles, it is predominantly flat and on good surfaces. Please bring £3.50 CASH ONLY for the ferry. The car park charge is £12 per car for up to 12 hours so please car share as much as possible. Alternatively, off street free parking is available on nearby Montagu Road or Stuart Road, although this could be as much as 0.5 miles from the start. Plenty of loo stops enroute and a cafe at the end! 

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Jane O 07867865601) or email swrsundaywalks@gmail.com.

If you would like to car share, please let the walk leader know when you book and we will hopefully be able to facilitate this.

There will be two stops during the day for coffee and lunch (please bring a picnic)

Assistance dogs only.

Sunday, 22 September 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
29m / 95ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 21477 93243
Nearest postcode:
BH23 5DE
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Start time:
9:30 am

Highcliffe Cliff Top car park. The car park charge is £12 per car for up to 12 hours so please car share as much as possible. What3words: tender.fatigued.squish.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking