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Boscombe Pier – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Christchurch

Hard

5.0

(2)

443

runners

Boscombe Pier – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Christchurch

03:25

32.4km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.13 km

Southbourne Beach

Beach

2

5.83 km

Sunrise at Bournemouth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Something so magical about catching a sunrise on the beach

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3

6.44 km

Goats on the Hill

Highlight • Natural

No goats in the pics, think they were on lunch

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4

6.88 km

Boscombe Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place, less crowded than the one in Bournemouth.

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5

7.09 km

Boscombe Pier

Highlight • Beach

This Victorian pier stretches out into the bay to the east of Bournemouth pier. Free to walk along, it provides a wonderful vantage point from which to admire the land, …

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6

7.32 km

The Prom Diner Boscombe

Highlight • Restaurant

Had a swim after run, popped in for espresso and get warm. Ended up staying longer and having a great chat with owner.

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7

9.46 km

Bournemouth Big Wheel

Highlight • Structure

In this area there are some expensive attractions and also the aquarium.

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8

11.5 km

Poole Beach

Highlight • Beach

What else is there to say apart from absolutely beautiful down here when the masses of people have gone. Not so great during the summer days. way too busy

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9

16.8 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1.

Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

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18.1 km

Sandbanks Beach

Beach

B

32.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.70 km

6.65 km

4.41 km

3.46 km

207 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

8.02 km

3.58 km

182 m

125 m

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Saturday 27 June

22°C

15°C

34 %

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