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Runs in and around Christchurch
3 running routes in Christchurch · 5 more nearby
Runners in and around Christchurch get anything from 5.5km to 7.5km, and it's a mix of pavement and trail. Most of it is flat enough to hold an even pace. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Bournemouth and Ferndown are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Christchurch

Hengistbury Head
Wick, England
A loop around the headland on twisty paths.

Southbourne Promenade
Holdenhurst, England
Along Boscombe Promenade from Southbourne Beach to the pier and back.

St Catherine's Hill and Around
Christchurch, England
A clockwise loop of Town Common begins at Fairmile and proceeds via St. Catherine's Hill, Blackwater Hill, and Dudmoor Lane before…
Runs around Christchurch
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.

Boscombe Prom and Cliffs
Bournemouth, England
Along the promenade then a climb up to and along Boscombe and Southbourne Overcliff.

Boscombe Gardens and Sea Loop
Boscombe, England
An anticlockwise loop with a mix of streets, promenade and paved paths. Includes a climb up the Portman Ravivne Zig Zags.

Throop - West Horn
Bournemouth, England
From Throop Mill Car Park. A mix of grassy field paths, lanes and tracks.

West Cliff and Shore Road Promenade
Bournemouth, England
An out and back along the prom.

Stour Valley
Canterbury, England
From Canterbury to Chartham and back on the Great Stour Way.
Nearby towns
Also try running routes in these places near Christchurch.
