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.

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 for 2011 will be available soon from 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.