Malcolm Smith's walks

 
Christchurch Harbour Circular

 

Part 2 : Alternative route around Purewell Stream

 
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Route from
Stanpit to Christchurch.

 Enlarged maps. 

Continue on the path alongside
 Purewell Stream, passing the iron boat. 

OS Ref : SZ.1671.9225

 

 

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

The path leaves the marsh
and enters a thicket.

OS Ref : SZ.1675.9234

 

 

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

Bear left where the path splits.

OS Ref : SZ.1677.9237

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-3         Date : 25 August 2026

 Here, the path runs close to Purewell Stream. 

OS Ref : SZ.1679.9241

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-4         Date : 25 August 2026

Pass through the kissing gate and turn left.

OS Ref : SZ.1679.9242

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-5         Date : 25 August 2026

Walk up the short steep path.
This short path is not shown on the map.

OS Ref : SZ.1677.9242

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-6         Date : 25 August 2026

Pass through the gate and turn left.

OS Ref : SZ.1676,9242

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-7         Date : 25 August 2026

Follow the gravel path as it
climbs upwards and bears to the right.

OS Ref : SZ.1674.9241

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-8         Date : 25 August 2026

At this point, the designated path diverges
to the left and follows the fence line.
However, it is not used much and is narrow
and overgrown so my route continues
on the gravel track

OS Ref : SZ.1668.9234

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-9         Date : 25 August 2026

 The path bears right past a copse of pine trees. 

OS Ref : SZ.1667.9233

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-10         Date : 25 August 2026

Follow the path as it continues
to climb and bear right.

OS Ref : SZ.1662.9235

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-11         Date : 25 August 2026

At this point, take the dirt path
that bears away to the left.

OS Ref : SZ.1650.9248

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-12         Date : 25 August 2026

Bear to the right here.
The designated path rejoins from the left.
The map is not accurate on this section.

OS Ref : SZ.1649248

 

 

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

Pass through the gate and continue ahead.

OS Ref : SZ.1646.9248

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-14         Date : 25 August 2026

Pass through the gate and turn right,
thus rejoining the route from the river bank.

OS Ref : SZ.1644. 9247

 

 

Photo : CHC-2a-15         Date : 25 August 2026

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