🏖️ NEW Sandbanks, Bournemouth & Christchurch Harbour – Day Trip to the Seaside!

Name: 🏖️ NEW Sandbanks, Bournemouth & Christchurch Harbour – Day Trip to the Seaside!
Start: 2025-08-31T07:45:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-31T19:45:00+01:00
Location: Novotel London West

Schedule

Sun Aug 31 2025 at 07:45 am to 07:45 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Novotel London West | London, EN

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Come and celebrate the last day of summer with a relaxing one-day escape from the capital to some of England’s best beaches! This trip was created specifically for the warmer weather, to combine some easy hiking and allow plenty of free time to enjoy the iconic Sandbanks and Bournemouth's beaches. These stunning beaches with wide golden sands backed by sand dunes regularly win awards as the country's top seaside destinations, including many prestigious Blue Flag awards.
We’ll start the day by exploring Christchurch Harbour and Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve. After a short climb to the summit of Hengistbury Head, we'll be rewarded with fantastic views across the New Forest, the Isle of Wight and the Purbeck Hills. We'll then follow the promenade along the sandy and picturesque beaches to Bournemouth Pier, where we'll stop for lunch for one hour. Don't forget to bring your swimwear, flip flops and a beach towel if you fancy taking a refreshing dip in the sea or walking barefoot on the sand!
We'll then take a short drive to the Miami-like peninsula of Sandbanks. Sandbanks has always attracted celebrities, with its multi-million-pound properties, yacht clubs and world-famous beaches. Past and present residents of Sandbanks include John Lennon, J.R.R. Tolkien, Rick Stein, Liam Gallagher and many others! You'll have time to sunbathe and relax on the four-mile stretch of glorious coastline near Sandbanks Beach, and enjoy spectacular views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island on the other side.
DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY
Distance: 8 miles (13km).
Ascent: 50m.
Difficulty: Easy.
ITINERARY
07:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
10:30-14:00 Hike from Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve to Bournemouth Pier
14:00-15:00 Free time for swimming, refreshments and enjoying Bournemouth's seafront
15:15 Departure
15:30-16:45 Free time at Sandbanks Beach
17:00 Departure
19:45 London, Hammersmith
TRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Sandbanks):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514
We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.
THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES
• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.
WHAT TO BRING
• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Sunscreen (if sunny)
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Swimwear, flip flops and a towel
• Water (min 1L)
• Packed lunch (optional)
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