West Howe Explorer

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.62 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 42 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 42 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 59 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 31 m
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 43 m - Start on Kinson Road
  2. 2 : km 0.01 - alt. 43 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kinson Road
  3. 3 : km 0.05 - alt. 45 m - Keep right
  4. 4 : km 0.06 - alt. 45 m - Turn slight right onto Acres Road
  5. 5 : km 0.55 - alt. 31 m - Turn left
  6. 6 : km 0.57 - alt. 31 m - Keep right
  7. 7 : km 0.82 - alt. 37 m - Turn right
  8. 8 : km 0.85 - alt. 38 m - Turn left onto Fernheath Road
  9. 9 : km 0.88 - alt. 38 m - Turn right onto Turbary Park Avenue
  10. 10 : km 1.2 - alt. 46 m - Turn left
  11. 11 : km 1.81 - alt. 45 m - Turn left
  12. 12 : km 1.87 - alt. 43 m - Turn left onto Mandale Road
  13. 13 : km 1.94 - alt. 46 m - Turn right onto Turbary Park Avenue
  14. 14 : km 1.95 - alt. 46 m - Turn sharp left
  15. 15 : km 2.71 - alt. 58 m - Keep left
  16. 16 : km 2.72 - alt. 58 m - Turn left onto Wallisdown Road, A3049
  17. 17 : km 2.74 - alt. 58 m - Turn right onto Benbow Crescent
  18. 18 : km 2.91 - alt. 57 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 3.16 - alt. 46 m - Turn sharp left
  20. 20 : km 3.17 - alt. 46 m - Keep left
  21. 21 : km 3.37 - alt. 46 m - Keep left
  22. 22 : km 3.62 - alt. 43 m - Keep left
  23. 23 : km 3.68 - alt. 41 m - Turn left onto Scott Road
  24. 24 : km 3.7 - alt. 40 m - Turn right
  25. 25 : km 4.11 - alt. 36 m - Turn left onto Astbury Avenue
  26. 26 : km 4.5 - alt. 53 m - Turn left onto Wallisdown Road, A3049
  27. 27 : km 4.55 - alt. 54 m - Turn left onto Sunnymoor Road
  28. 28 : km 4.9 - alt. 50 m - Turn right onto Canford Avenue
  29. 29 : km 5.24 - alt. 52 m - Turn left onto Kinson Road
  30. 30 : km 5.26 - alt. 51 m - Turn left onto Hood Crescent
  31. 31 : km 5.41 - alt. 48 m - Turn left onto Hood Crescent
  32. 32 : km 5.5 - alt. 46 m - Turn right onto Acton Road
  33. 33 : km 5.72 - alt. 43 m - Turn left onto Priestley Road
  34. 34 : km 5.75 - alt. 42 m - Turn right
  35. 35 : km 5.9 - alt. 41 m - Turn right onto St Margaret's Road
  36. 36 : km 6 - alt. 39 m - Turn left
  37. 37 : km 6.26 - alt. 38 m - Turn left onto Columbia Road
  38. 38 : km 6.61 - alt. 43 m - Keep right onto Columbia Road
  39. S/E : km 6.62 - alt. 43 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head and back

Walker
↔9.48 km ↗+16 m ↘-13 m ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A circular walk from Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head using path along the river Stour and Christchurch harbour.

Walking Old Harry & Ballard Down from Studland

Walker
Old Harry & Ballard Down from Studland
↔8.40 km ↗+165 m ↘-162 m ◔2h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Studland (Dorset)

A short Dorset walk that takes in some of the wonderful geological features of the Jurrassic Coast close to Studland. The walk also provides wonderful views across Swanage Bay.

Walking Burley village

National Park
↔6.82 km ↗+43 m ↘-38 m ◔2h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)

This walk starts at the village centre before setting out on a circular walk around the edge of the village. There is a gentle uphill climb along Castle Hill Lane where there are good views across the Avon Valley; the perfect setting for stories about dragons and smugglers. The route passes an ancient hill fort on Castle Hill before descending back to the village and along the edge of the Open Forest. The walks return to the village centre past pretty Forest properties and the Queen's Head pub.

Walking St Aldhelm's Head near Worth Matravers

Walker
↔6.48 km ↗+115 m ↘-116 m ◔2h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Worth Matravers (Dorset)

A short Dorset walk in the Isle of Purbeck enjoying the beautiful coastal scenery of St Aldhelms Head. The route uses a section of the South West Coast Path and is an ideal choice for a sunny afternoon.

Walking Blackwater : Tall Trees Arboretum Link

National Park
↔1.77 km ↗+7 m ↘-7 m ◔0h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Brockenhurst (Hampshire)

This is an easy walk through woodland, passing through the Arboretum which houses a beautiful collection of trees from many countries. The walk passes Scrag Hill Nursery and ends with a stroll down a short section of the Tall Trees Trail.

Walking Bolderwood: Deer Watch Trail

National Park
↔0.95 km ↗+28 m ↘-28 m ◔0h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)

Spot deer on this very short circular walk. This short stroll from Bolderwood car park leads you to a deer viewing platform overlooking fields where wild herds of fallow deer are regularly seen. From Easter to mid-September the herd is fed daily by one of the Forestry England keepers.

Walking Bolderwood : Jubilee Grove Trail

National Park
↔1.69 km ↗+39 m ↘-39 m ◔0h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)

Wander into Bolderwood and back via the deer viewing platform. Starting from Bolderwood car park this meandering route leads you past the deer fields and some majestic trees, the oldest of which date back to 1860. Unfortunately a large number of trees were lost in the Great Storms of 1987 and 1991, but many new trees have been planted and more will be planted over the coming years.

Walking Blackwater : Heartwood Trail

National Park
↔1.06 km ↗+7 m ↘-7 m ◔0h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Brockenhurst (Hampshire)

An easy waymarked walk through the Arboretum to experience the woodland and take in the variety of tree species. There are regular seats with backs to rest on along this route.

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