Malcolm Smith's walks. Christchurch Harbour Circular - 3 : Christchurch to Tuckton Bridge

Christchurch Harbour Circular

Part 3 : Christchurch to Tuckton Bridge

	Route through Christchurch to Tuckton Bridge. Enlarged map.
	The eastern bridge in Bridge Street. OS Ref : SZ.1629.9285 Photo : CHC-3-1 Date : 22 April 2026
	Looking over the bridge crossing one of the River Avon channels. OS Ref : SZ.1627.9285 Photo : CHC-3-2 Date : 22 April 2026
	The additional pedestrian bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1626.9285 Photo : CHC-3-3 Date : 22 April 2026
	Looking forward from the bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1624.9284 Photo : CHC-4- Date : 22 April 2026
	Looking westwards along Bridge Street towards the western bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1613.9279 Photo : CHC-3-5 Date : 22 April 2026
	Looking over the bridge crossing the other of the River Avon channels. View towards Christchurch Castle OS Ref : SZ.1608.9278 Photo : CHC-3-6 Date : 22 April 2026
	The path leaves Bridge Street to the left at the end of the black railings. OS Ref : SZ.1606.9275 Photo : CHC-3-7 Date : 22 April 2026
	The path runs between the River Avon and the Mill Stream. Looking back towards the bridge OS Ref : SZ.16047 92736 Photo : CHC-3-8 Date : 22 April 2026
	Continue on the path as it follows the Mill Stream as it bears away from the river. OS Ref : SZ.1609.9266 Photo : CHC-3-9 Date : 22 April 2026
	The path hugs the Mill Stream ... OS Ref : SZ.1609.9264 Photo : CHC-3-10 Date : 22 April 2026
	... as it passes behind The Priory. OS Ref : SZ.1610.9260 Photo : CHC-3-11 Date : 22 April 2026
	OS Ref : SZ.1609.9255 Photo : CHC-3-12 Date : 22 April 2026
	Remain on the path as it bears right again. OS Ref : SZ.1611.9246 Photo : CHC-3-13 Date : 22 April 2026
	OS Ref : SZ.1608.9243 Photo : CHC-3-14 Date : 22 April 2026
	Turn right to join Quay Road over the bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1603.9241 Photo : CHC-3-15 Date : 22 April 2026
	The footpath exits onto Quay Road. OS Ref : SZ.1602.9241 Photo : CHC-3-16 Date : 22 April 2026
	Follow Quay Road as it bears left past the bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1602.9240 Photo : CHC-3-17 Date : 22 April 2026
	Continue ahead where Quay Road turns right at Town Quay. OS Ref : SZ.1600.9241 Photo : CHC-3-18 Date : 22 April 2026
	On reaching the river, turn right to follow the water's edge. The bandstand on the Quomp at Christchurch Quay OS Ref : SZ.1598.9239 Photo : CHC-3-19 Date : 22 April 2026
	The path follows the line of the river past The Quomp. OS Ref : SZ.1593.9235 Photo : CHC-3-20 Date : 22 April 2026
	Pass a children's playground. OS Ref : SZ.1579.9234 Photo : CHC-3-21 Date : 22 April 2026
	The path crosses a slipway adjacent to a car park. OS Ref : SZ.1575.9234 Photo : CHC-3-22 Date : 22 April 2026
	The path continues alongside the river towards Wick Ferry and past The Captain's Club Hotel. OS Ref : SZ.1575.9234 Photo : CHC-3-23 Date : 22 April 2026
	The route is taken away from the river. OS Ref : SZ.1557.9229 Photo : CHC-3-24 Date : 22 April 2026
	Turn right at the end into Soper's Lane. OS Ref : SZ.1554.9231 Photo : CHC-3-25 Date : 22 April 2026
	Turn left into Willow Way. OS Ref : SZ.1557.9235 Photo : CHC-3-26 Date : 22 April 2026
	Follow Willow Way. OS Ref : SZ.1565.9249 Photo : CHC-3-27 Date : 22 April 2026
	Willow Way briefly runs alongside Willow Drive. OS Ref : SZ.1545.9252 Photo : CHC-3-28 Date : 22 April 2026
	Remain on Willow Way as it diverges from Willow Drive. OS Ref : SZ.1544.9249 Photo : CHC-3-29 Date : 22 April 2026
	At the end of Willow Way, turn left onto Willow Drive. OS Ref : SZ.1506.9235 Photo : CHC-3-30 Date : 22 April 2026
	At the roundabout, turn left into Stour Road. OS Ref : SZ.1504.9240 Photo : CHC-3-31 Date : 22 April 2026
	Continue long Stour Road towards Tuckton Bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1497.9235 Photo : CHC-3-32 Date : 22 April 2026
	Cross Tuckton Bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1494.9226 Photo : CHC-3-33 Date : 22 April 2026
	Turn left onto the path immediately at the end of the bridge. OS Ref : SZ.1493.9223 Photo : CHC-3-34 Date : 22 April 2026

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