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Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

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United Kingdom
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South West England
Dorset
Christchurch
Christchurch

Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

Easy

25

hikers

Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

01:24

5.54km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 340 m for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

284 m

Wick Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

Well worth using.. take bikes and dogs. Tony the skipper is great 👍

Tip by

2

556 m

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.

Tip by

3

1.62 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.

Tip by

4

2.24 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 …

Tip by

5

2.30 km

Good stop for breakfast

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B

5.54 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

591 m

412 m

125 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

1.25 km

128 m

125 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

7 %

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