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Christchurch Priory – Southbourne Beach loop from Bournemouth

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South West England

Christchurch Priory – Southbourne Beach loop from Bournemouth

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4.4

(5)

113

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Christchurch Priory – Southbourne Beach loop from Bournemouth

01:20

22.5km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.2 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.83 km

Southbourne Sand Dunes and Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful section of Sand dunes along the front of Southbourne. No good if you've not got the right tyres on. a few sections have boardwalks to go a long, or stick to the grassed section next to the dunes.

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10.9 km

Constable's House (Norman House)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Norman House is a rare example of Norman domestic architecture in England. Whereas most ordinary domestic buildings of this date were built of timber, the house was built of …

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10.9 km

Castle Street Bridge and the ruins of Christchurch Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Road bridge over River Avon. Erected in the C15 or C16; repaired and strengthened over the centuries, including widening around 1900 and the erection of footbridge.

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11.3 km

Christchurch Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

At 311 feet (91 m) long, Christchurch Priory is an unusually long parish church and is longer than plenty of cathedrals. It’s mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 but …

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11.4 km

Priory House

Highlight • Other

Priory House is a Grade II listed property dating from 1763. It is associated with the merchant, amateur naturalist and director of the Bank of England, Gustavus Brander, who either …

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13.0 km

Wick Fields and River Stour Path

Highlight • Trail

Wick Fields form an important part of the Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve and constitute a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hengistbury Head, Wick Fields and adjacent land were declared a …

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16.0 km

Southbourne Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice start section for a ride along to sandbanks and back. Start at Sobo and have espresso and a bite to eat.

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18.8 km

Woodland Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Lovely tree lined trail - it’s a shared trail so look out for pedestrians

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22.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.88 km

4.72 km

946 m

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

208 m

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

29°C

13°C

0 %

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Christchurch Priory – Southbourne Beach loop from Bournemouth

Southbourne Sand Dunes and Boardwalk

Constable's House (Norman House)

Castle Street Bridge and the ruins of Christchurch Castle

Christchurch Priory

Priory House

Wick Fields and River Stour Path

Southbourne Beach

Woodland Pathway

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