18-01-2012

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Mudeford Quay is at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour, Dorset.

This ferry operates across to Mudeford Sandbank the other side of the harbour mouth.  There was quite a strong current running here so you wouldn't swim across!

The ferry making its way across with Hengitsbury Head in the distance.

Another view across the harbour to the Sandbank and Hengistbury Head.  You can see from the water that the current is strong here.

Christchurch Harbour is a sizeable natural harbour part of which can be seen in these two photos.

There is a lifeboat station for an in-shore rescue boat on the harbour side of the Quay which has two faces, the harbour and the sea.

Another view across the harbour with two girls fishing for crabs on the quayside and Hengistbury Head in the background.

Back to the seaward side this photo of the harbour mouth has The Needles and the Isle of Wight in the background.

Looking the other way a small yacht is leaving the harbour.

Looking along the quay towards Avon Beach, we didn't have time to explore that but we will be back there soon I hope.

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