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50.72, -1.83 · rel 16051642
50.72, -1.83 · rel 16051642
Bournemouth Coast Path
14,1 km from Branksome Dene to Hengisbury Head through alpine terrain and mountains.
Branksome Dene
→
Hengisbury Head
linear
14,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× summit
6× Attraction
2× viewpoint
Memorial to Flt. Lt. Jon Egging
monument ·
on the route
14,1 km
100%
Warren Hill
summit ·
on the route
14,1 km
100%
East Cliff Lift Top
Attraction ·
on the route
14,1 km
100%
View
Attraction ·
52 m off route
14,1 km
100%
East Cliff Lift Bottom
Attraction ·
55 m off route
14,1 km
100%
Bournemouth Beach
viewpoint ·
61 m off route
14,1 km
100%
Zip Wire
Attraction ·
66 m off route
14,1 km
100%
Fisherman's Walk Beach
viewpoint ·
101 m off route
14,1 km
100%
Hengistbury Head
Attraction ·
208 m off route
14,1 km
100%
Zip Wire
Attraction ·
299 m off route
14,1 km
100%
Metrople Hotel Raid Memorial
monument ·
444 m off route
14,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bournemouth Coast Path is 14.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bournemouth Coast Path takes approximately 3h 30min to complete.
No, Bournemouth Coast Path is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Branksome Dene to Hengisbury Head. Plan ahead for return transport.
Bournemouth Coast Path starts at Branksome Dene.
Bournemouth Coast Path is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.