Bournemouth Coast Path

Dorset, Hampshire

60 km / 37 miles

The Bournemouth Coast Path is full of varied interest with two natural harbours, ferries, woods, high cliffs and some of the finest views on the south coast. At the same time there is transport close to hand making the path an attractive walking route not only for experienced walkers but also visitors and residents who may wish to explore only short stretches of coastline.

The Bournemouth Coast Path links the South West Coast Path National Trail with the Solent Way running from Milford-on-Sea to Emsworth. This creates a continuous route from Minehead in Somerset to Emsworth on the Hampshire-Surrey border.

From Sandbanks, Poole to Milford-on-Sea it forms part of the E9 E-Route.

Details:

Path Type:	Other Paths
Waymark:	E9 symbol (EU stars on blue)
Attributes:	Challenging Coastal Urban
Start:	SZ031789 - Swanage, Dorset
Finish:	SZ325958 - Lymington, Hampshire
Open Date:	1985
Web Sites:	Exploring the Bournemouth Coast Path Jason McDonald's Walking Pages - Bournemouth Coast Path [blog] Annierak - Bournemouth Coast Path [blog]

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook

Exploring the Bournemouth Coast Path (Countryside Books - 2005 )

Maps:

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