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Highcliffe Castle – Mudeford Quay loop from Christchurch

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Highcliffe Castle – Mudeford Quay loop from Christchurch

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Highcliffe Castle – Mudeford Quay loop from Christchurch

03:58

15.6km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.51 km for 450 m

Open: • April-October: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM • November-March, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 10.6 km for 450 m

Open: • April-October: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM • November-March, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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899 m

Christchurch Harbour Riverside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A footpath along the banks of the River Stour will grant you some lovely vistas of parked up boats and views across the water to Christchurch.

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3.51 km

Beach

3.83 km

Northern Shore of Hengistbury Head

Highlight • Beach

Gorgeous section of walking along the northern shores of Hengistbury Head in Bournemouth with sensational views looking out to Christchurch Harbour.

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4.37 km

Beach House Café, Mudeford Sandspit

Highlight • Cafe

Ice cream and snacks, behind it is a fish stand. Here you can really have a good time and just watch out for the cheeky seagulls!

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4.45 km

Mudeford Ferry to Mudeford Quay

Highlight • Rest Area

The Mudeford Ferry operates between Mudeford Quay and the Beach at Mudeford Sandbank approximately every 15 minutes.
It operates at Weekends and School Hoildays in the Winter months provided there …

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7.74 km

Highcliffe Castle

Highlight • Castle

Highcliffe Castle has been described as arguably the most important surviving house of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture, which flourished at the end of the 18th century and …

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8.21 km

Steamer Point Woodland

Forest

10.6 km

Mudeford Quay

Highlight • Rest Area

Picturesque place with a huge (expensive!) parking lot and various beach cafes. You can board 2 different ferries, the longer journey goes to Christchurch

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12.2 km

View of Christchurch Harbour and The Priory

Highlight • River

Views of Christchurch harbour and The Priory.

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13.0 km

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre

Highlight • Natural Monument

quiet alternative to the busy cafe with a nice wildlife garden to enjoy a coffee

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

2.57 km

1.94 km

1.79 km

897 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

5.19 km

2.76 km

1.71 km

350 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

29°C

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Highcliffe Castle – Mudeford Quay loop from Christchurch

Christchurch Harbour Riverside Path

Northern Shore of Hengistbury Head

Beach House Café, Mudeford Sandspit

Mudeford Ferry to Mudeford Quay

Highcliffe Castle

Mudeford Quay

View of Christchurch Harbour and The Priory

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre

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