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Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

Routes
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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Christchurch
Christchurch

Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

Easy

4.0

(1)

48

hikers

Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

01:41

6.67km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

584 m

Tuckton Library

Highlight • Structure

Great for a quiet sit down

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2

1.31 km

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

2.38 km

Bird Hide Over the Marshes

Highlight • Rest Area

A fantastic spot for birdwatching, boasting a diverse range of habitats that attract over 300 bird species. While it's a popular tourist area, it also offers dedicated facilities for bird enthusiasts.

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4

3.31 km

Hengistbury Head is an exciting place on the south coast of England. It's a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Local Nature Reserve, a Special Area of Conservation, and an …

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5

3.72 km

Hiker Café

Highlight • Rest Area

OPEN 9am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday.
indoor and outside seating area is available on a first come basis.
NO TABLE BOOKINGS
The outside kiosk serving point is generally open …

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6

3.92 km

Hengistbury Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tarmac / Hard pack gravel, coming from the Christchurch direction you can really build some good speed! Tends to be quieter than the straight road that leads to the hungry hiker. No streets lights at night.

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6.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

617 m

459 m

425 m

132 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

1.76 km

716 m

505 m

367 m

238 m

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Thursday 21 May

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