Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Hengistbury Head supports a wide variety wildlife and rare plant species, it is also an important archaeological site with evidence of Bronze, Iron Age and Roman occupation.

Pathways lead across the Head from Hengistbury Head car park to Mudeford Sandbank and a land train to Mudeford also leaves from the car park.

A popular route is to walk from the Hengistbury Head car park (or take the land train) to Mudeford Sandbank, catch the ferry from Mudeford Sandbank to Christchurch (or Tuckton Tea Gardens), cross the river on the Wick ferry and walk through Wick back to the car park. website