Connect Christchurch with Slow Ways
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Give a hike!England / Dorset / Christchurch
Christchurch’s four Slow Ways are 56% checked
Help connect Christchurch
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
Give a hike and help get a for every one of Christchurch’s Slow Ways.
Walk to Christchurch from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Bournemouth—Christchurch
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Bouchr one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 74m | Descent 79m | |
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Bournemouth—Christchurch
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Bouchr two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 52m | Descent 57m | ||
Christchurch—New Milton
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Chrnew one |
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2 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 84m | Descent 49m | |
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Christchurch—New Milton
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Chrnew two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Ferndown—Christchurch
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Ferchr one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 89m | Descent 113m | ||
Ringwood—Christchurch
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Rinchr one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 46m | Descent 34m | |
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Ringwood—Christchurch
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Rinchr two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
43% of Christchurch’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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7 people have contributed to Christchurch’s Slow Ways
6 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Christchurch
34km out of 96km have been walked and reviewed
94km of reviews have been shared in Christchurch
Latest Updates
In 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. :)...
Vassblanc
Vassblanc added Rinchr two, a new walk from Ringwood to Christchurch
Walk this routeThere is a rather long pavement walk alongside the A337 into New Milton (Photo 6)....
Martin Ellis
On 21 August 2023, I walked this route as part of the National Parks Trail. - The coastal walk from Mudeford to Highcliffe is fine, but a lot of the route is soft sand, making walking tiring....
Kevin Wooldridge
Vanessa Targett added Chrnew two, a new walk from Christchurch to New Milton
Walk this routeFairly direct route, runs alongside a fairly busy road for a stretch in Christchurch....
Lewis
Most of it very accessible although very last bit of chewton bunny - slope leading up to A337 a little uneven and might me tricky with those who are using wheels- see photo. If using wheels, when entering chewton bunny from Highcliffe cliff top, go as far as little bridge where stream disappears underground and take left fork of path (sloping upwards) to avoid large stairs a bit further along trail....
Vassblanc
Turn right onto Stanpit road after the little car park and scout building....
Spidge
For part of the route between Bisterne and Avon Tyrell you are forced to walk alongside a busy road route acts as the main route between Christchurch and Ringwood which makes the route hazardous. Sadly Not suitable at the moment unless you are a hardy experienced walker or until this route is well maintained again....
Vassblanc
I'd say this was 3⭐- 5⭐ - 3⭐ like a lot of the New Forest Slow Ways!...
Slow Ways Darren
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....
Radarjo
Radarjo added Bouchr two, a new walk from Bournemouth to Christchurch
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Bouchr one, a new walk from Bournemouth to Christchurch
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Chrnew one, a new walk from Christchurch to New Milton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Ferchr one, a new walk from Ferndown to Christchurch
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Rinchr one, a new walk from Ringwood to Christchurch
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Christchurch’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SZ1578792824
Lat / Lon
50.73481° / -1.77765°
Easting / Northing
415,787E / 92,824N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Christchurch's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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