...From wild heath to prestigious spa town for ‘convalescents and patients in the most delicate state of health’, Bournemouth’s genesis began with a handful of inspired landowners, architects and doctors just over 200 years ago. This walk visits historic places associated with the major ‘players’ who built Bournemouth...

...This walk starts with an easy climb to the top of Hengistbury Head which is near the disused coastguard station. This is an excellent view point for Poole Bay, Isle of Wight and Christchurch Harbour. Continue along the top of the Head before descending to the Mudeford Sandbank. Go around the sandbank, first along the beach on the seaward side, then along the track/gravel road on the harbour side. Finally return to the car park along the road...