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Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Christchurch
Christchurch

Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

Easy

28

hikers

Bird Hide Over the Marshes – Hiker Café loop from Christchurch

01:22

5.41km

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: April 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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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 👍

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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5

4.60 km

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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5.41 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

641 m

392 m

160 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

1.23 km

206 m

160 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

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