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 12th September

Wed 23rd September

Sat 3rd October

Wed 14th October

Sat 24th October

Wed 4th November

Sat 14th November

Wed 25th November

Sat 5th December

Wed 16th December

Sat 26th December

Wed 6th January

Sat 16th January

Wed 27th January

Sat 6th February

Wed 17th February

Sat 27th February

Wed 10th March

Sat 20th March

Wed 31st March

Sat 10th April

Wed 21st April

Sat 1st May

NEXT WALK – Saturday 12th September, 10:30am

Canford Magna SANG

Our next walk will be around Canford Magna SANG on Saturday,12th September. Start time 10.30am.

Both the long and short routes are on a firm surface and will include a section along the beautiful River Stour.

Directions:- 

If approaching from the west, north or east take the A31 to the Merley roundabout.

Take the exit leading south on the A349 to the junction controlled by traffic lights 

Turn left onto Queen Anne Drive, which is now open to traffic. This is the A341

From Poole take the A35 heading northwards to Fleetsbridge  roundabout. 

Take the A349, the dual carriageway exit past Tescos to the Derby Corner’s roundabout 

Follow ahead at the roundabout, up Gravel Hill, to the junction controlled by traffic lights.

Turn right onto Queen Anne Drive, the A341

ONCE on QUEEN ANNE DRIVE continue – it becomes Magna Road. 

Shortly after passing the Hamworthy Club and the Canford Magna Garden Centre turn left at the traffic lights into Knighton Lane.

IMMEDIATELY there is a slip road on your left leading through a gateway area to the SANG. 

Follow this road until you see a carpark on your left. 

You can either park in this area and walk to the next Carpark on the RIGHT where the walk will start from 

or 

IMMEDIATELY after the 1st carpark on the left  there are crash barriers with a narrow road leading at an angle to the Right. If there is space park here.

Lunch venue:- The Bear Cross, 2 Magna Road, BH11 9LU

For those doing the short route lunch is booked at 12.30pm

For those doing the longer route lunch is booked at 12.45pm

The different times allowed the booking to be completed without having to do pre-orders.

Please RESERVE your lunch seat by NOON on THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 

Please confirm your seat reservation by contacting the Walking Group Coordinator on by selecting ‘Walking Group’ on the Conatct us page no later than noon on Thursday 10th September.

Walking Group Members

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