WALKS IN DORSET at HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE, MUDEFORD QUAY & HENGISTBURY HEAD (4K)

In this episode of my series “ Walks in Dorset”, I take a 6 mile circular walk from Highcliffe Castle (located to the East of Christchurch) to Mudeford Quay, across to Hengistbury Head & back. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.

I park my car at the Steamer Point car park and after a quick wander along the beach, I initially head Eastwards through the Steamer Point Nature Reserve to visit Highcliffe Castle.

Leaving Highcliffe Castle, I return through the Nature Reserve and head Westwards along the promenade, past Gundimore House, The Anchorage & Sandhills to Mudeford Quay.

At this point I take the ferry for a short ride across to Mudeford Sandbank where I come across the starting point for the 64 mile Stour Valley way long distance path.

After a short climb up on to the top of Hengistbury Head, I get to enjoy some stunning 360 degree views – looking back North towards Christchurch as well as West to Old Harry Rocks & East to the Isle of Wight.

At the double dykes at the Western end of Hengistbury Head, I start my return journey by taking the “land train” back to the Mudeford sandbank jetty …. it was a bumpy ride (!) …. and then the ferry back to Mudeford Quay.

After light refreshments at the Haven House Inn, I continue back to the start of my walk at the Steamer Point car park.

Map courtesy of Google Maps.

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