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Banksome Park & Beach loop from Parkstone

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Banksome Park & Beach loop from Parkstone

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Banksome Park & Beach loop from Parkstone

02:53

11.1km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.61 km

Branksome Chine Gardens and Woodland

Highlight • Trail

A wonderful narrow strip of woodland follows a stream from Penn Hill all the way to coast at Branksome Chine Beach. On the way, you'll pass through the Branksome Chine Gardens and the beautiful All Saints parish Church. This route can get a little muddy after rains, so bring a decent pair of shoes along with you.

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4.74 km

Branksome Chine Beach

Highlight • Beach

Branksome Chine Beach is the perfect location to enjoy the sandy shores of Poole and Bournemouth. The beach backs up onto a promenade where you can find a shop, bar, and a restaurant. It is a wonderful spot for swimming having gained itself an iconic Blue Flag award, that assures good water quality.

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6.67 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fine sandy, gently sloping beach with clear water and views over the Purbeck Hills. A quieter alternative to the rest of Sandbanks and Bournemouth beach.

In the distance you can see the white chalk of Old Harry Rocks, an iconic landmark on the Studland peninsula.

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8.29 km

View of Poole Harbour from Evening Hill

Highlight • Lake

Evening Hill is an incredibly scenic spot situated just next to the Sandbanks peninsula offering unparelled views across Sandbanks, Poole Harbour and Purbecks. The viewpoint is fit with a grassy area and wooden benches where you can watch the dramatic sunrises and sunsets over the peninsula.

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11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

4.13 km

1.75 km

575 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

2.33 km

2.30 km

1.28 km

318 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

27°C

13°C

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Banksome Park & Beach loop from Parkstone

Branksome Chine Gardens and Woodland

Branksome Chine Beach

Flaghead Chine Beach

View of Poole Harbour from Evening Hill

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