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Mudeford Sandbanks
Sail Sand & Seaside
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| Harbour
side of Mudeford Sandbanks | |
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| In
the background lies Mudeford only two miles from Christchurch, Mudeford is a charming
fishing village lying at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour, a mecca for water-sports
enthusiasts and fishermen. The picturesque quay with its lobster pots, old fishermen's'
cottages and the 'Haven House Inn' which has been traditionally linked with smuggling
over the centuries. An interesting introduction to the nearby area of Hengistbury
Head | |
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| Above you can see the beautiful Mudeford Sandbanks which is a favorite for families and for those with Cabin Cruisers and Sail Boats, who moor just off this beach whilst going to the local Beach Cafe below. Where fresh Crab and Lobster dishes are a specialty. |
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A Cruiser
passes the modern day 'Ferry Boat' as it heads out to sea via the 'Mudeford Run'
which is in the photo below and gateway to the open sea. |
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| Mudeford
Quay & Harbour Entrance |
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Mudeford Quay |
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| Christchurch
Harbour | |
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| Not
many people would think that there are lovely woodland walks on the way to Mudeford
Sandbanks would they? There is also a woodland Nature Reserve nearby, for lovely
countryside walks, just right for some shade on a day when the sun might be a
little too
hot. Interactive road and satellite map link. |
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The
ferry train that runs to and from Mudeford Sandbanks Beach, to the car park terminal
at Hengestbury Head Bournemouth. |
| Hengistbury Head
country parkland between the sea and Christchurch is one of the most important
iron-age archaeological sites on the south coast and has impressive views across
to the Isle of Weight. It is geologically important for the unusual nodules of
sideritic ironstone in Middle Eocene strata. For more extensive data on this area
click here |
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| A
few pictures old and new below of Mudeford Sandbanks. |
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| Small
boats on the harbour side | Beach
Cafe Mudeford Sand Banks | View
from Mudeford Sand Banks towards Mudeford Quay. |
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| Picture of Ye Old Ferry Boat, still used to carry day trippers. | Boats
awaiting 'Tidal Rise'. | Large Ferry Boat taking day trippers from Mudeford Quay to Mudeford Sandbanks. |
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| Above is the famous 'Black House' renowned for its association with smugglers |
Small boats in front of beach huts ready for use. |
A new Harbor Wall has been created by the local Council to protect the beach from erosion from tidal wash.
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| Above
you can see the extreme low tide | |
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Compare pictures on the left taken April 04. with the pictures on the right taken August 03
You can see how the coastal defenses have been very much improved.
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| View
from Highcliffe towards The Isle of Weight | |
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| Highcliffe
beach looking towards The Isle of Weight | |
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| Highcliffe | |
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| Highcliffe |
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| Next
beach going west from Highcliffe lies Steamer Point Beach | |
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| Next
beach going west from Steamer Point lies Friars Cliff Beach | |
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| Friars
Cliff Beach looking towards The Isle of Weight | |
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| Friars
Cliff Beach |
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| Friars
Cliff Beach |
Next beach going west is Mudeford Beach |
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| Next
going west is Sandhills Holiday Village
info | |
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| Next
going west is Mudeford Quay |
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Mudeford Quay | |
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| Mudeford
Quay |
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| Fishermans
Cottages Mudeford Quay | |
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Mudeford Quay |
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