Walking Group

The Walking Group is open to all PHSG members and has been in existence since 1997. It aims to develop wellbeing both physically and mentally by being outside in the natural environment and to promote new friendships and camaraderie.

For further information, contact the Walking Group Coordinator annephsgwalkers@gmail.com

Walks are held every 10 days on alternate Wednesdays and Saturdays and are organised by Walking Group members who endeavour to source walks that suit all the walking members requirements.

Each walk allows for those who are able to walk up to 3 miles at a standard pace and also for those who prefer to walk around 1 mile at a slower pace.

The walks do not involve steep hills or tricky stiles and help is always at hand if required. Walking is at a pace that allows time to stop to admire views, observe the wonders of nature and enjoy bird song.

The Walking Group has 2 defibrillators that are carried by someone in each group of walkers.

Lunch afterwards at a nearby pub adds a bit of incentive!

Wed 30th July

Sat 9th August BBQ

Wed 20th August

Sat 30th August

Wed 10th Spet

Sat 20th Sept

Wed 1st Oct

Sat 11th Oct

Wed 22nd Oct

NEXT WALK – Wednesday 30th July 10:30am

Pamphill

Our next walk on Wednesday 30th July, from Pamphill School. From Wimborne take the B3082, the Blandford Road. Turn left to Pamphill and please make sure you use the carpark by the school, ready to start the walk at 10.30am

It’s a 2 hour circular 3-4 mile walk through a wooded area and a field to the River Stour. There are some stiles en route and a couple of inclines. Please assess your physical ability to the obstacles encountered on this walk.

Anyone is welcome to join the shorter walk along a good surface to Pamphill Dairy where drinks can be enjoyed in the Parlour cafe.

Lunch is at True Lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, DT11 9JG  booked for 1pm

From Pamphill return to the B3082, turning left towards Blandford and travel 4.5 miles to the crossroads where you turn right. The pub is immediately on your left

Please reserve your pub lunch seat by Thursday evening 28TH JULY by contacting Anne Colman

Summer BBQ

The annual BBQ for Walking Group Members takes place on Saturday 9th August after the walk on that day.

The cost is £14 per person payable in advance.

If you wish to come, you can reserve your place at the next walk or contact Anne Colman for more details. Cut off date is 30th July, so dont delay!

The payment covers a 3 course lunch, PIMMS and soft drinks. It’s always a lovely occasion. Directions to the venue will be issued once payment is received.

The only additional request is to please bring your own folding chair. 

Please encourage any PHSG members you know to join us on our walks, so they too can benefit from our beautiful countryside and make new friends.

For further information, contact the Walking Group Coordinator annephsgwalkers@gmail.com

For those that attend Wednesday exercise classes there is no need to say you’re unable to attend a Wednesday walk.

Walking Group Members

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