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.

If you would like any further information or fancy joining a walk, please get in touch by selecting the ‘Walking Group’ option on the Contact Us page

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.

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

Sat 1st August

Wed 12th August

Sat 22nd August

Wed 2nd September

Sat 12th September

Wed 23rd September

Sat 3rd October

Wed 14th October

Sat 24th October

NEXT WALK – Saturday 1st August, 10:30am

Creekmoor Ponds

Our next walk is around the lovely Creekmoor Ponds. For those wishing to do the 3 mile circular walk the route takes you from the ponds to part of the Castleman Trailway. There are some gentle inclines to the Trailway but the final section along the Roman Road is downhill. My thanks go to Paul who has kindly offered his assistance to lead this longer part of the walk. 

The route is mainly on a paved footpath around the ponds except for a short loop near one pond. The connecting route to the Trailway is also paved. Two roads Beechbank Avenue and Longmeadow Lane which can be very busy  need to be crossed. Please listen to the leader’s instruction to cross in a close knit group. A fluorescent  jacket is supplied in the defibrillator backpack. The Trailway and Roman Road route is on a firm dirt surface.

At present the weather forecast is a continuing heatwave with temperatures up to 27C (81F) Please ensure you bring your own water and don’t forget to always carry your PHSG membership card on you at all times. This card should have your next of kin contact number on it and your most critical health issue on it (eg heart condition / drug allergy).

Please be in the carpark of The Acorn pub ready to start the walk at 10.30am. 

The address is:- Northmead Drive, Creekmoor, Poole.  BH17 7XZ 

The pub opens at 11.30am.

LUNCH is booked at The ACORN PUB for 12.30pm

We are allowed to use the pub carpark for the duration of our walk and our lunch.

If you wish to RESERVE seats at lunch please contact the Walking Group Coordinator, or click on the ‘Walking Group’ option on the Contact Us page, by the 12 NOON on THURSDAY 30TH JULY.

Walking Group Members

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