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.

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

Wed 3rd Dec

Mon 8th Dec Christmas Lunch

Sat 13th Dec

Sat 3rd Jan

Wed 14th Jan

Sat 24th Jan

Wed 4th Feb

Sat 14th Feb

Wed 25th Feb

Sat 7th March

Wed 18th March

Sat 28th March

Wed 8th April

Sat 18th April

NEXT WALK – Wednesday 3rd December 10:30am

Whitecliff Park

Whitecliff Road, Poole, BH14 8D

If approaching from the Poole Civic Centre roundabout be aware there are significant delays on the Sandbanks Road exit due to traffic light controlled roadworks. 

A possible option is to take the A35 Commercial  Road exit to Lower Parkstone. Turn into Curzon Road, signposted to Carpark. Follow Curzon Road to the give way junction. Turn left onto Salterns Road, under the railway bridge.  Turn left onto Sandbanks Road.

The walk starts at 10.30am. Please gather in the overflow extended gravelled carpark as half the old carpark has been taken over by heavy machinery! Please arrive in good time to don your warm woolly hat, gloves and winter coat as this is an exposed walk along the edge of the water. Don’t be fooled by the bright blue skies and sunshine presently forecasted, there can be a biting wind!

The walk is on well paved flat surfaces, or for those who prefer, there are stretches of grass to walk on. The route takes you from Whitecliff Recreation Park along the edge of Parkstone Bay with the occasional, unusual shaped, signposts and information boards about the local bird life, the old flying boats and a map of the bay. There are bench seats provided along the route. At the narrow isthmus of land between the bay and Poole Park Lake lies the main railway line to your right. The old RNLI slipway and lifeboat museum is free to visit and is an interesting 5 minute detour for those interested. At this point the walking route will then return to Whitecliff Recreation Park, taking a diversion through Poole Park.

In the past we have continued this walk to the Quay Cafe for refreshments, but this may no longer be possible, as it extends the route and ordering refreshments may be too time consuming. However, it remains an option if the speed of the walk allows it. This longer route will be approximately 4 miles.

Lunch is booked for 12.30pm at the Grasshopper, 141 Bournemouth Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9HT

Please note there is also a table booked for those doing the longer walk at 12.45pm to allow you more time to complete your walk. 

Please pay for your meal at the bar when ordering your food and drinks.

Should you wish to reserve a seat for lunch please contact the Walking Grou[ Coordinator by MONDAY evening, 1st DECEMBER.

Walking Group Members

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