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HENGISTBURY HEAD

156 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome156 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingToilets

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
Stour Valley WayWalking route100 km
Named routeRef SVWLength 100 kmRegional walking route
European long distance path E9 - part alternative Great BritainWalking route711 km
Named routeRef E9Length 711 kmInternational walking route
Two Bays WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Bournemouth Coast PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

83 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Woodland WalkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Cycleway Bournemouth to FairmileCycling route
Named routeRef C1Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hengistbury Head, converted barn

Hengistbury Head, converted barn

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