and Christchurch Walks for you and your dog 1 2 Check out these wonderful wildlife friendly places to walk your dog in and around Bournemouth and Christchurch. 3 4 5 1. 6. Kings Park 11. Sheepwash BH10 4EU BH7 7AF BH7 7DY Slades Farm consists of large open fields and a smaller wooded Kings Park consists of large grassy fields with lots of space for This little area of green space on the River Stour is just to the east area. There are tarmac paths that border these fields which is dogs to run around. There is a small café with toilets inside. Pay of the Tesco, Castle Lane. There are small wooded areas and a suitable for mobility scooters and pushchairs. On site enclosed dog and display car parks available. To the NW of the park there is a meadow along the river. There are lots of wildflowers and grasses playground which has various pieces of agility equipment, conservation area primarily made up of meadow and heathland which attract a number of butterfly species. There is also a very alongside a grassy area and a couple of picnic benches. Car park but there is also a small wooded area. shy otter which you might be lucky enough to see. A cycle path available. crosses the area and is suitable for wheelchair users. 2. Meyrick Park 7. Strouden Woods BH8 9NY 12. Tea Gardens BH2 6LH Strouden Woods is, as the name suggests, a wood-land area which BH6 3BA Meyrick Park has a large grassy field that adjoins Meyrick Park adjoins to an open grassy field. It has on road parking in This is a very picturesque walk along side the River Stour. Free golf course. Dogs need to be kept to the paths when crossing the residential streets or is a short walk from Castlepoint Shopping parking on the road and paid off road parking off of Wick lane. golf course. The field is a rugby training ground, used early Centre. There is a cycle path and hard standing path that runs Lovely cafe with gardens over looking the river. River rides and evenings and Sundays. Car parking available. Tarmac path divided through the site, which is suitable for wheelchair users. boat hire available. Dogs on lead in the Tea Gardens. for use by pedestrians and cyclists. 3. Redhill Park 8. Common 13. Riversmeet Meadow BH7 7DX BH10 6AZ Littledown Common is a strip of grass and woodland that extends BH23 3ND Redhill Park has a large open grassy field, with a small wooded from Chaseside by the Leisure Centre and joins up to Kings Park. A newly developed greenspace transforming the old golf course area at the far end. There is a tarmac car park off of Redhill Drive There are 2 playgrounds with a hard-standing path, suitable for into an open area for recreational activities with picturesque views and there are residential roads The café is dog friendly and both pushchairs and wheelchairs and a separate cycle path. Pay of , the Priory and . For a situated by the children’s play area. and display parking at Kings Park. The common is split in half by a longer walk there is also access to Recreation Ground and road so dogs may need to be put on a lead to cross Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve (dogs must be on leads on the 4. Queens Park marsh). 9. Winton Recreation Ground 14. Nea Meadows BH8 9BY BH9 1BX Queens Park is a multi-use area for dog walkers and golfers. Be A little slice of green space in the busy area of Winton, this BH23 4NF aware when using certain areas and notice the safety signs on site; recreation ground is home to lots of events and activities, including Nea Meadows is situated to the East of Christchurch, within the Nea there are many blind spots. Follow suggested trail routes to help the Richmond Park bowls club, 6 tennis courts, a cycle track, Ward and close to the village of . The area comprises of a you use the park safely. Car parking available, playground and a playground and cricket pitch. No dogs allowed on the cricket pitch variety of natural habitats including mixed meadow, wetland and Café (seating available outside for dog walkers), and toilets. or the kids playground. Cafe on site is dog friendly. woodland as well as formal recreation. Designated as a public open space, The site is owned and managed by Highcliffe and 5. Iford Meadows 10. Fishermans Walk Parish Council. BH23 2EW Iford Meadows is a small area of grassland and scrub that borders BH5 2EL 15. Bernard's Mead part of the River Stour. Grazing animals on site between The beach between Fisherman's walk and Southbourne beach, is dog-friendly all year round. The beach is off-lead but dogs need to BH23 2EW September and April. It is connected to the back of Iford Playing The huge meadow called 'Bernard's Mead' forms part of the Fields which is a big green grassy open space. Car parking facilities be on-lead on the prom. There is a viewpoint at the top of the cliff with fantastic views which from Poole around to Hengistbury Head beautiful Stour Valley. This land was left to the local residents as a available. Dogs will need to be on a lead across Iford Playing Fields gift by the' Cook Family'. whilst sporting games are in play. and across to the Isle of Wight.