
Walking Group
Poole Heart Support Group Walking Group
PHSG is a Member of the British Heart Foundation Independent Heart Support Network
and affiliated to Arrhythmia Alliance – The Heart Rhythm Charity
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!
Summer 2025
Walks start at 10:30
NOTE: New walkers please bring your PHSG membership card with you.
Wed 20th August |
Sat 30th August |
Wed 10th Spet |
Sat 20th Sept |
Wed 1st Oct |
Sat 11th Oct |
Wed 22nd Oct |
NEXT WALK – Wednesday 20th August 10:30am
Stanpit Marsh
Our next walk is on Wednesday 20th August, 2025 at Stanpit Marsh. The address for the small free carpark is 92, Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23 3ND. Please allow enough time for your journey as the roads are much busier during the school holidays. The walk starts at 10.30am
Please contact me if you would like to carshare.
As walking members are scattered across Dorset you may wish to work out your own route or use your satnav.
Or:- from County Gates in Westbourne drive along the Wessex Way. Take the A338 and proceed as far as the turn off at Blackwater Bridge. Take the B3073 signposted to Christchurch. At the Fountain roundabout take the A35 Christchurch bypass. At the Purewell Cross roundabout take the B3059 to Stanpit. The carpark is 0.3 miles on the right
This is a flat circular walk in a 65 hectare nature reserve and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Although it’s a short walk it has a diverse range of habitats from salt and freshwater marsh areas to reed beds. It’s a haven for wildlife, particularly birds, with over 300 species recorded and is teeming with wildflowers and butterflies. New Forest ponies graze the grassland. It was also a site for smugglers in the 18th century! There are lovely scenic views of Christchurch Harbour and the surrounding area and information boards you may like to read.
The forecast may be cloudy at present but please remember a sun hat and water.
The walkers who prefer to go at a slower pace can turn around and retrace their steps. There is no cafe but lunch is booked at a nearby pub, Ship in Distress, 66 Stanpit BH23 3NA and is within walking distance of the walk start.
It only opens at 12 noon. Our lunch has been booked for 12.15
Please reserve your lunch seat by Monday evening 18th August by contacting the walk leaders or the Wlking Group Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE :- If you were previously advised that lunch would be at the Hinton Toby do NOT go there as they were fully booked!
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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