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View of Bournemouth Pier – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Christchurch

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View of Bournemouth Pier – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Christchurch

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4.8

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442

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View of Bournemouth Pier – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Christchurch

01:52

31.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.98 km for 149 m

After 12.2 km for 74 m

After 20.3 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.99 km

Sobo Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely quieter area of the seafront. If cycling through and fancy a break. Drop down to the front and visit Sobo Beach. refuel on great food and take in the atmosphere before heading off. I highly recommend this .

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4.89 km

Southbourne Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice start section for a ride along to sandbanks and back. Start at Sobo and have espresso and a bite to eat.

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8.25 km

Boscombe Beach

Beach

11.2 km

Bournemouth Beach and Pier

Highlight • Cycleway

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have over 155 miles of cycle routes.
Cycling is permitted on the promenade, but not between 10am and 6pm in July and August.

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11.3 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Highlight • Monument

one for the greatest museum and art galleries on the south coast

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11.6 km

View of Bournemouth Pier

Highlight • Beach

A pier has existed in Bournemouth since 1856, when a wooden jetty was constructed over the sea. Over the 19th century, the structure was slowly improved and extended. By 1905, …

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15.2 km

Canford Cliffs Beach

Beach

16.3 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 …

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21.0 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

Out of season is better as it can get very busy down here

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31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

7.31 km

3.26 km

2.34 km

307 m

305 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

629 m

599 m

228 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

8°C

49 %

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View of Bournemouth Pier – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Christchurch

Sobo Beach

Southbourne Beach

Bournemouth Beach and Pier

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

View of Bournemouth Pier

Flaghead Chine Beach

Bournemouth Pier Beach

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