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Christchurch Priory – Wick Ferry loop from Christchurch

Easy

3

hikers

Christchurch Priory – Wick Ferry loop from Christchurch

00:39

2.54km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

179 m

The George Inn

Highlight • Pub

2

396 m

Christchurch Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

At 311 feet (91 m) long, Christchurch Priory is an unusually long parish church and is longer than plenty of cathedrals. It’s mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 but sits on the site of an even earlier church.

Legend has it that the priory was supposed to be built on nearby St. Catherine’s Hill but during the night, the building materials were spirited to its current location. It sounds more like the builders couldn’t be bothered to haul everything up a hill for the duration of construction. It also has a miraculous beam said to have been hoisted by Jesus Christ himself.

Sitting at the end of Christchurch high street just before the harbour, the priory is open every day except for Christmas and is fairly magnificent both inside and out.

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3

485 m

Red House Museum and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

4

816 m

The Old Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

5

900 m

Duck Feeder at the Waterfront

Highlight • Rest Area

If you love feeding the ducks (& swans) proper duck food, this machine is for you. £1.50 (Oct 2024) is the damage to make the ducks and swans 🦢happy.

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6

1.38 km

Wick Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

Well worth using.. take bikes and dogs. Tony the skipper is great 👍

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B

2.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.00 km

711 m

559 m

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

573 m

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Friday 28 August

22°C

16°C

98 %

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