Bourne Valley Greenway Route |
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Start
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The Crematorium, Gravel Hill, Poole |
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Finish
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The seafront, central Bournemouth |
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Distance:
(Miles) |
7 miles |
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Grade:
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Generally flat with some slight inclines |
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Terrain:
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Easy/moderate |
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Introduction:
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The Greenway follows a picturesque green corridor with open
spaces for play and relaxation, nature reserves, heath land and gardens
and offers a peaceful alternative to the surrounding busy roads. |
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Walk
Description: |
The walk is way-marked with a ‘G’ symbol and starts at
the road opposite Dunyeats Road, leading to Poole Crematorium on Gravel
Hill. A short way down this
road turn right onto bridleway and follow way-marks across Canford Heath
travelling in easterly direction.
At the eastern side of heath the path turns left towards
Francis Avenue, crossing over a cattle grid.
At Francis Avenue, Knighton Heath Golf Club will be on your left.
Turn right and on reaching the Mountbatten Arms roundabout go right
and down the hill. Pass a
shop on your right (corner of Belben Road) and use the pedestrian crossing
to cross Ringwood Road. Turn
right and just passed bus stop turn left and follow path straight on.
You are now in Bourne Bottom.
Follow the path beneath the pylon and out onto St Brelades
Avenue. Take gravel path by
the side of St. Brelades to barriers leading onto heathland. Go through barriers and follow gravel path across heathland
to more barriers at the bottom of Monkton Crescent. Once through these, turn left and pass through another
further barriers. Scott Road
pond is to your left at the end of the recreation ground.
You can either take a right here through a narrow lane
which follows the course of the stream behind the houses to Astbury Avenue
or pass through a 2nd barrier, turn right and walk along
Francis Avenue. At end of
Francis Avenue turn right into Astbury Avenue and take segregated path at
hammer-head. This path
travels alongside the Bourne stream on South Park Road.
At the T-junction with Alder Road turn right.
Immediately cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and turn
right. Walk up pavement and
turn left just passed the pub. Walk down path beside Sainsburys (which is
on right) until you reach Winston Avenue.
Talbot Heath is on your left.
Walk up the pavement on Winston Avenue to roundabout.
Cross over roundabout to footpath that runs parallel with the side
of St Aldhelms school. Walk
down footpath over heath, go through gate and join Dalling Road.
At bottom of Dalling Road turn left and walk under the railway arch
down to Havelock Road. Turn
right into Havelock Road and go down steps into Coy Pond Gardens.
Turn left at bottom of steps and follow path down through gardens
following the stream. At
Branksome Wood Road cross over and enter Bournemouth Gardens. Follow path down to the waterfront crossing Bournemouth
Square on the way. |
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Public Transport: |
South West Trains to Poole Railway station. Wilts & Dorset bus No 132 runs hourly from Poole Bus
station – journey time 20 minutes. |
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Nearest Toilets: |
Sainsburys Store, Alder Road (about half way along the
route) |
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Nearest Car Park: |
Lay-by on Gravel Hill just south of Crematorium roundabout. |
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Nearest Refreshments: |
Sainsbury’s store, Alder Road |
