Malcolm Smith's walks

 
Christchurch Harbour Circular

 

Part 2 : Stanpit to Christchurch

 

 

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Route from
Stanpit to Christchurch.

 Enlarged maps. 

Pass between the bollards and follow the gravel path.

OS Ref : SZ.1724.9246

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-1         Date : 27 April 2026

The path runs alongside the Scout Hut.

OS Ref : SZ.1722.9245

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-2         Date : 27 April 2026

Continue ahead, passing through the kissing gate.

OS Ref : SZ.1718.9241

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-3         Date : 27 April 2026

The path runs between hedges ...

OS Ref : SZ.1717.9240

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-4         Date : 27 April 2026

... before breaking out onto Stanpit Scrubs.

OS Ref : SZ.1715.9239

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-5         Date : 27 April 2026

Bridge over Mother Spiller's Channel
between Crouch Hill and Grimmery Marsh.

View towards Christchurch Priory

OS Ref : SZ.1689.9182

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-6         Date : 27 April 2026

The path wends over Grimmery Marsh.

OS Ref : SZ.1684.9169

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-7         Date : 27 April 2026

Turn right on reaching the river channel.

View towards Christchurch Priory

OS Ref : SZ.1674.9159

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-8         Date : 27 April 2026

 The path now runs along the top of Grimmery Bank. 

OS Ref : SZ.1671.9159

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-9         Date : 27 April 2026

Looking along Grimmery Bank towards
the confluence of the Rivers Avon and Stour.

OS Ref : SZ.1663.9167

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-10         Date : 27 April 2026

The path jinks to the right of a bramble thicket.

OS Ref : SZ.1658.9181

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-11         Date : 27 April 2026

Continue to bear right on Grimmery Marsh
past Parky Meade Rail inlet.

OS Ref : SZ.1664.9201

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-12         Date : 27 April 2026

Continue ahead, crossing the wooden bridges.

OS Ref : SZ.1664.9204

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-13         Date :25 August 2026

Approaching the iron boat,
a style comes into view on the left.

OS Ref : SZ.1667.9216

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-14         Date : 27 April 2026

Find a route through the boggy area to the style.

This section is not easy but
there is an alternative route

OS Ref : SZ.1668.9217

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-15         Date : 24 August 2026

 Cross the style then watch
your footing as you proceed. 

OS Ref : SZ.1669.9218

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-16         Date : 24 August 2026

A concrete bridge crosses Purewell Stream.

OS Ref : SZ.1663.9217

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-17         Date : 24 August 2026

Cross the style.

OS Ref : SZ.1659.9218

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-18         Date : 24 August 2026

The path eventually breaks out of the reeds.

OS Ref : SZ.1646.9222

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-19         Date : 24 August 2026

Much of the path is on a
boardwalk along this section.

OS Ref : SZ.1643.9223

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-20         Date : 24 August 2026

The path runs through a patch of Water Mint.

OS Ref : SZ.1641.9228

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-21         Date : 24 August 2026

The boardwalk finishes by
a marker post near the river.

OS Ref : SZ.1639.9231

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-22         Date : 24 August 2026

The path runs along the top of the river bank.

OS Ref : SZ.1638.9238

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-23         Date : 24 August 2026

Continue along the edge of the river
then bear away to the right.

OS Ref : SZ.1639.9241

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-24         Date : 24 August 2026

Pass through the kissing gate.

OS Ref : SZ.1642.9245

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-25         Date : 24 August 2026

Turn left through the gate.
The gate opposite is where
the alternative route rejoins.

OS Ref : SZ.1643.9246

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-26         Date :25 August 2026

The path here is enclosed between growth.

OS Ref : SZ.1642.9248

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-27         Date : 24 August 2026

Pass through the gate.

OS Ref : SZ.1639.9260

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-28         Date : 27 April 2026

Bear right onto a tarmac road.

OS Ref : SZ.1638.9261

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-29         Date :25 August 2026

Follow the road as it curves round to the left.

OS Ref : SZ.1638.9262

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-30         Date : 25 August 2026

The road runs into a car park.

OS Ref : SZ.1638.9262

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-31         Date : 25 August 2026

Continue directly ahead, aiming for
the left-hand side of the building.

OS Ref : SZ.1638.9262

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-32         Date : 27 April 2026

Take the path ahead.

OS Ref : SZ.1634.9270

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-33         Date : 27 April 2026

The path runs round the side of the building.

OS Ref : SZ.1634.9272

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-34         Date : 27 April 2026

The path runs along the line of the wall.

OS Ref : SZ.1632.9278

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-35         Date :27 April 2026

On reaching the end of the path,
cross Bridge Street and turn left.

OS Ref : SZ.1630.9283

 

 

Photo : CHC-2-36         Date :25 August 2026

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