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Longham Lakes – Canford Suspension Bridge loop from Ferndown

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Longham Lakes – Canford Suspension Bridge loop from Ferndown

Moderate

4.8

(12)

hikers

Longham Lakes – Canford Suspension Bridge loop from Ferndown

03:37

14.2km

50m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 km

Longham Lakes

Highlight • Natural

Longham Lakes are a double lake separated by a narrow causeway. It's managed as a wildlife reserve and fishing lakes. There is a nice path around the area, perfect for an easy walk.

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7.97 km

Canford House entrance

Highlight • Other

8.09 km

Canford Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well over a hundred years old, this narrow suspension bridge lies just outside the grounds of Canford School and crosses the Stour. Only wide enough for one person at a …

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8.29 km

River Stour Weir and Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy a serene stretch of walking along the River Stour which flows through Wiltshire and Dorset in southern England.

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9.97 km

Canford Bottom A31 Pedestrian Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Pedestrian underpass for safely crossing the busy A31 road at Canford Bottom roundabout.

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12.3 km

Crow Copse

Forest

12.9 km

The Roughs

Forest

13.6 km

Wet and Boggy Lane

Highlight • Trail

this does have some serious mountain biking parts riding over tree roots and through multiple deep muddy puddles. should only be attempted on a mountain bike. short steep climb up …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

2.91 km

2.33 km

1.27 km

843 m

218 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

4.42 km

1.90 km

1.36 km

1.33 km

719 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

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Longham Lakes – Canford Suspension Bridge loop from Ferndown

Longham Lakes

Canford House entrance

Canford Suspension Bridge

River Stour Weir and Suspension Bridge

Canford Bottom A31 Pedestrian Underpass

Wet and Boggy Lane

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