Wendy’s guidebook

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Wendy’s guidebook

Southbourne & Boscombe beaches

The quickest routes to the beach!
10 mins brisk walk from the flat! Cross Overcliff Drive, across the grassy clifftop, down Fisherman's Walk ZigZag and you're on the beach! 10 miles of walking, jogging, cycling along the prom (nb restricted Jul/Aug), safe bathing areas, paddling or building sandcastles! Turn left for Southbourne beach, right for Boscombe beach and pier Access & Restrictions: BBQ’s are permitted on the beach after 6pm; during July & August cycling is only permitted before 10am and after 6pm; 1 May - 30 Sept there’s a dog friendly beach beyond Fisherman’s Walk ZigZag; a lift operates at Fisherman’s Walk to the beach, for a fee.
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Southbourne
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10 mins brisk walk from the flat! Cross Overcliff Drive, across the grassy clifftop, down Fisherman's Walk ZigZag and you're on the beach! 10 miles of walking, jogging, cycling along the prom (nb restricted Jul/Aug), safe bathing areas, paddling or building sandcastles! Turn left for Southbourne beach, right for Boscombe beach and pier Access & Restrictions: BBQ’s are permitted on the beach after 6pm; during July & August cycling is only permitted before 10am and after 6pm; 1 May - 30 Sept there’s a dog friendly beach beyond Fisherman’s Walk ZigZag; a lift operates at Fisherman’s Walk to the beach, for a fee.
Quickest route to beach: 5 mins brisk walk door to shore: turn right out of the driveway, cross Overcliff Drive and turn right, less than 100 yards to the downward path of Portman Ravine ZigZag. ice cream kiosks and snacks, public lavatories available in either direction. Access & Restrictions: BBQ’s are permitted on the beach after 6pm during July & August cycling is only permitted before 10am and after 6pm 1 May - 30 Sept there’s a dog friendly beach beyond Fisherman’s Walk ZigZag a lift operates at Fisherman’s Walk to the beach, for a fee
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Boscombe
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Quickest route to beach: 5 mins brisk walk door to shore: turn right out of the driveway, cross Overcliff Drive and turn right, less than 100 yards to the downward path of Portman Ravine ZigZag. ice cream kiosks and snacks, public lavatories available in either direction. Access & Restrictions: BBQ’s are permitted on the beach after 6pm during July & August cycling is only permitted before 10am and after 6pm 1 May - 30 Sept there’s a dog friendly beach beyond Fisherman’s Walk ZigZag a lift operates at Fisherman’s Walk to the beach, for a fee

Exploring on foot, pedal, bus or road train

Take Buster's Beach Bus (seasonal/open topped) from Overcliff Drive to Hengistbury Visitor Centre. Interactive displays, information, livecam of nesting birds (seasonal); good shop and garden. Drop in for refreshments at the Hikers Cafe. Now head out on foot across the Head, enjoy views across Christchurch Harbour; drop down to Hengistbury Head beach or walk/take the land train to Mudeford Spit. Perhaps take the ferry from Mudeford Spit to Mudeford Quay for crabbing.
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Hengistbury Head
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Take Buster's Beach Bus (seasonal/open topped) from Overcliff Drive to Hengistbury Visitor Centre. Interactive displays, information, livecam of nesting birds (seasonal); good shop and garden. Drop in for refreshments at the Hikers Cafe. Now head out on foot across the Head, enjoy views across Christchurch Harbour; drop down to Hengistbury Head beach or walk/take the land train to Mudeford Spit. Perhaps take the ferry from Mudeford Spit to Mudeford Quay for crabbing.
At Boscombe Undercliff, near the pier, look out for: - Sorted Surf Shop - hire & lessons; kit & clothing for kayaking, wind & kite surfing, paddle boarding, kids’ club - Urban Reef Cafe & The Wood Oven - “cooking with fire” pizza Boscombe - seasonal: - take the road train from Manor Steps Zig Zag to Bournemouth, via Boscombe - volleyball (£12/hour) - book at the beach office or call 01202 123800 - beach boulders for children - just beyond the pier, you may see local athletes honing their skills!
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Boscombe Pier
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At Boscombe Undercliff, near the pier, look out for: - Sorted Surf Shop - hire & lessons; kit & clothing for kayaking, wind & kite surfing, paddle boarding, kids’ club - Urban Reef Cafe & The Wood Oven - “cooking with fire” pizza Boscombe - seasonal: - take the road train from Manor Steps Zig Zag to Bournemouth, via Boscombe - volleyball (£12/hour) - book at the beach office or call 01202 123800 - beach boulders for children - just beyond the pier, you may see local athletes honing their skills!

Activities for Children

Childrens' playground; crazy golf & putting; sandpit - 100 metres from our door! Cafe Riva next door for refreshments and fabulous views; pubs across the road
Southbourne Overcliff Drive
Southbourne Overcliff Drive
Childrens' playground; crazy golf & putting; sandpit - 100 metres from our door! Cafe Riva next door for refreshments and fabulous views; pubs across the road