Walk the River Stour (Dorset) by Train
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This River Stour flows 61 miles through Wiltshire and Dorset to the English Channel. Christchurch and Gillingham (Dorset) stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 2 stations within reach of the River Stour (Dorset): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Stour (Dorset) runs about 73 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Stour (Dorset) train stations
- Gillingham (Dorset)0.1 mi (about 0.1 to 0.2 mi on foot) · closest
- Christchurch0.4 mi (about 0.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Stour (Dorset), so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham (Dorset) | 2.3 mi and back | 5 mi | about 1.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.