Bournemouth — Christchurch
Bouchr one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021
Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bournemouth and Christchurch.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bournemouth and Christchurch.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (2) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Accuracy (1)
Downloads - 15
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
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Start and end points
Bournemouth
Grid Ref
SZ0875690793
Lat / Lon
50.71669° / -1.87733°
Easting / Northing
408,756E / 90,793N
What3Words
couches.laptop.voter
Christchurch
Grid Ref
SZ1578792824
Lat / Lon
50.73481° / -1.77765°
Easting / Northing
415,787E / 92,824N
What3Words
fails.brains.stole
Bouchr One's land is
| Bournemouth | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SZ0875690793 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.71669° / -1.87733° |
| Easting / Northing | 408,756E / 90,793N |
| What3Words | couches.laptop.voter |
| Christchurch | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SZ1578792824 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.73481° / -1.77765° |
| Easting / Northing | 415,787E / 92,824N |
| What3Words | fails.brains.stole |
| Urban | 100.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Vassblanc
03 Mar 2024In terms of this being reasonably simple and direct , this is a perfect route to follow to get between Bournemouth and Christchurch. There are well established footpaths/ pavement all the way, some alongside roads that are 30 mph max so a safe route. Lovely long and gentle walk along the beach promenade included! I agree with route creator there are some other more aesthetic possible routes, but this is ideal for directness and actually the street walking is not that bad, especially if you like admiring the houses as you walk by. :).
Lewis
04 Oct 2022Fairly direct route, runs alongside a fairly busy road for a stretch in Christchurch.
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Radarjo
02 May 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023)The route is entirely on tarmac with no barriers to negotiate. Going from Bournemouth to Christchurch, the first 2/3 of the route is pleasant as it follows the promenade along the seafront, with beautiful views to the Purbecks in the west (behind you) and Hengistbury Head and the Isle of Wight to the east. The last section, however, when you head inland towards Christchurch, is entirely on roads, some of which are very busy. There is always a safe pavement to use, but it still isn't very pleasant. I don't know if I'll be able to upload an alternative suggestion to the site, but I will describe it here. This is for doing the walk from west to east (ie Bournemouth to Christchurch): At the point where the route starts to turn inland, carry on along the prom until you reach Point House Slope. Walk up here and carry on straight ahead along Harbour rd. At the end, follow cycle way 2 to Tuckton, Iford and Christchurch, then walk through Wick Fields Nature Reserve and then along the riverside to Tuckton Bridge where you rejoin the original route. You can also cut through Druit Gardens from Wick Lane to come out on the High Street at the library, where the route ends. This route is slightly longer, but much more pleasant:) There are various food and drink outlets, and public toilets along the way. Also plenty of benches!.
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Peter Turvey
02 May 2024Yes. The change suggested by Radarjo is an improvement on the original route. And there’s a nice tearoom at Tuckton Bridge.
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