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Bournemouth Lower Gardens – The Square, Bournemouth loop from Christchurch

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Bournemouth Lower Gardens – The Square, Bournemouth loop from Christchurch

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Bournemouth Lower Gardens – The Square, Bournemouth loop from Christchurch

03:45

14.5km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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246 m

Fishermans Walk Lift is designed to serve the Southbourne and Boscombe promenades.
Opened in 1935 by the borough engineer, Mr F P Delamore, Fisherman's Walk Cliff Railway is by far the youngest of the town's three lines. Fisherman's Walk Cliff Railway is very similar to its earlier counterparts. The line carried two 12-seater passenger cars and was originally wound by a 21 h.p. 500V DC motor.
Just as in the case of the East Cliff and West Cliff railways, the cliff railway at Fisherman's Walk has entrance buildings at both ends of the line.
Open between April and October.

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3.99 km

Boscombe Pier

Highlight • Beach

This Victorian pier stretches out into the bay to the east of Bournemouth pier. Free to walk along, it provides a wonderful vantage point from which to admire the land, look across to the Old Harry Rocks at Studland to the west and the Isle of Wight to the east.

The pier itself has food outlets, mini golf and other attractions. The mini golf is rather clever in that it uses a biodegradable shell with fish food inside. When the balls inevitably get thwacked over the edge of the pier, they become fish food!

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6.00 km

Zig-Zag Path to Bournemouth Beach and Pier

Highlight • Trail

From the city to the beach with a view of the pier.

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6.74 km

Bournemouth Big Wheel

Highlight • Structure

In this area there are some expensive attractions and also the aquarium.

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6.97 km

Bournemouth Lower Gardens

Highlight • Parking

Despite being a large, sprawling town, Bournemouth has plenty of wonderful outdoor spaces and the Lower Gardens is one such spot. The town's gardens link together and are in three sections: Lower, Central and Upper. The Lower Gardens stretch from shopping district in the town centre all the way to the seafront.

Packed with activities and particularly lovely in summer, these gardens have a raucous aviary, sub-tropical plants, mini-golf and food kiosks.

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7.35 km

The Square, Bournemouth

Highlight • Rest Area

The Square is a bustling public space in the centre of Bournemouth that seperates the Central and Lower Gardens. Whether it be you grabbing a cup of coffee, wandering around the shops, or picking something up from the weekly. markets, i'm sure you'll find something to tickle your fancy.

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7.80 km

St. Peter's Church and Shelley Family Tomb

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Peters church (1845) was inspired by the Reverend Alexander Bennett who oversaw its construction and became the minister for 35 years. He died in 1880 just one month after a service of thanksgiving for the completion of the iconic bell tower which contains 8 Bells. The churchyard also contains the tomb of the Wollstonecraft / Shelley family housing the remains of Mary Shelley who authored the Frankenstein novel.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

3.66 km

1.41 km

1.02 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

1.65 km

825 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

28°C

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Bournemouth Lower Gardens – The Square, Bournemouth loop from Christchurch

Sobo Beach Bar

Fisherman's Walk Cliff Lift

Boscombe Pier

Zig-Zag Path to Bournemouth Beach and Pier

Bournemouth Big Wheel

Bournemouth Lower Gardens

The Square, Bournemouth

St. Peter's Church and Shelley Family Tomb

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