Countryside
Christchurch has a wealth of accessible, attractive and safe nature reserves and other wildlife areas to visit, so you won't have to go far to find and enjoy open heathland, ancient wildflower and wet meadows and cliff-top woods.
There are ten Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Christchurch and a number of important Sites of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) as well as four Local Nature Reserves. Christchurch Quay also received a Green Flag Award in 2012.
Conservation events and Countryside activities take place on many of the open spaces and a variety of heritage walks and tours take place throughout the year. Full details of walks and tours are available on our What's on page.
Several longer walks pass through Christchurch and include the Avon Valley Path and the Stour Valley Way. Details of these and other walks can be obtained from the Christchurch Information Centre.
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Steamer Point Nature Reserve
Location: Friar's Cliff
Steamer Point is a 24 acre cliff top designated local nature reserve (LNR) that is situated between...
Mude Valley
Location: Mudeford
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Purewell Meadows Nature Reserve
Location: Purewell
A series of of formerly grazed meadow on the edge of the Avon Valley flood plain of which part of...
Nea Meadows Nature Reserve
Location: Highcliffe
A small quiet Local Nature Reserve (LNR) reserve which has a lake, wildlife pond, woodland and two...
