Christchurch Harbour
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Christchurch Harbour is a natural harbour in the county of Dorset, on the south coast of England named after the town of Christchurch.
The River Avon and the River Stour flow into Christchurch Harbour at its northwest corner.
On the north side of the harbour, east of the River Avon are Priory Marsh, and to the east of this Stanpit Marsh, a Local Nature Reserve.
To the west side of the harbour are Wick Fields, the southern flank of the harbour being bounded by Hengistbury Head, a prominent coastal headland.
The habour flows in to the sea through a narrow channel which rests between Mudeford Quay and the end of Hengistbury Head. Boats can enter from this channel and cruise up stream for 2 miles choosing either the River Avon or the River Stour, the Stour leading you up as far as Iford Bridge passing Christchurch Quay and Tuckton along the way.
The area also incorporates a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) at National Grid Reference SZ 175915 over an area of 353ha (873 acr) comprising the estuary of the Stour and Avon and the Hengistbury Head peninsula. The varied habitats include saltmarsh, wet meadows, grassland, heath, sand dune, woodland and scrub. The site is of great ornithological interest.[1]
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