Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier Circular Walk (4.3mi)
Boscombe Chine Gardens – Boscombe Pier – Bournemouth Pier – Lower Gardens – Bournemouth Square – Westover Road – East Cliff – Boscombe Chine Gardens
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Page published: 12 September 2025 Page modified: 12 September 2025
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Have you ever wondered what the distance is between Boscombe Pier and Bournemouth Pier? I have – and since this is a website about walking, I thought I’d take the opportunity to cover the entire distance between the two piers and share the results in my latest YouTube video.
Luckily, Jasmin had time that day to join me. We turned our endeavour into a full circular walk, starting at the Boscombe Chine Gardens.
At the start of our walk.
Boscombe Chine Gardens and Boscombe Pier
Our walk began at the Boscombe Gardens bus stop on Christchurch Road, located right at the entrance to the gardens. From there, we simply headed straight through the Boscombe Chine Gardens to reach Boscombe Pier.
At the pier, we took a stroll across it and enjoyed the sweeping views over Poole Bay: to the east, Hengistbury Head and the Isle of Wight; to the west, Bournemouth Pier, Sandbanks, and the Isle of Purbeck.
At the entrance to the Boscombe Chine Gardens.
Boscombe Pier’s entrance
In front of Boscombe Pier.
Boscombe East Beach from Boscombe Pier.
Boscombe West Beach from Boscombe Pier.
Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier
West was our direction afterwards, as we followed the promenade (officially known as Undercliff Drive) along Bournemouth’s beautiful sandy beaches.
By the time we reached Bournemouth Pier, it was noticeably busier. Many schools in England and Wales had already started their summer holidays. After exploring the pier area, we continued north towards the Lower Gardens.
Boscombe West Beach and Boscombe Pier.
At Bournemouth Pier.
Lower Gardens and Bournemouth Square
We strolled through the gardens, took a short break by the Bourne Stream, and arrived at Bournemouth Square, where stalls and a beer garden had been set up for the summer season. We didn’t stop there, though. Our next destination was Westover Road.
The Bourne Stream at the Lower Gardens.
The Bourne Stream at the Lower Gardens.
The Lower Gardens.
At Bournemouth Square.
The Brass Haus and the Red Arrow Memorial
That was where we had our pub stop! We chose The Brass Haus, a spacious venue inspired by Germany’s bierkellers, where each of us enjoyed a pint of cider. Afterwards, we climbed up the East Cliff to the Red Arrows Memorial.
At The Brass Haus.
At The Brass Haus.
At The Brass Haus.
The Brass Haus.
Plaque in memory of Red Arrow pilot Flt Lt Jon ‘Eggman’ Egging.
Plaque in memory of Spitfire pilot Flt Lt John Henry Green DFC.
East Overcliff Drive and return to the Boscombe Chine Gardens
From there, we followed East Overcliff Drive, rewarded with more great views over Poole Bay, before making our way back to Boscombe Chine Gardens, where our circular walk came to an end.
Meeting the friendly Bournemouth Goats.
Meeting the friendly Bournemouth Goats.
Back at the Boscombe Chine Gardens.
The video
If you haven’t already, be sure to watch the video to see it all in action.
Bournemouth’s beaches in good weather.
Bournemouth’s beaches in good weather.
Bournemouth’s beaches in good weather.
