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 11th July

Wed 22nd July

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 11th July 10:30am

Fiddleford Manor, near Stuminster Newton

Starting point is at Fiddleford Manor at 10.30am this Saturday 11th July, 2026. 

The walk is approximately 3 miles with a shorter walk of about a mile for those who wish to go at a slower pace.The terrain is flat. 

Directions:- Take the A350 northwards from Poole. 

Stay on the A350 bypass round Blandford Forum still heading northwards until a LEFT turn at traffic lights, signposted A357,  towards Sturminster Newton.

Look out for for a RIGHT turn into Calf Close Lane to Fiddleford Manor. This is at the Fiddleford Inn (before Sturminster Newton). Follow this road until you come to the free carpark on the left  at Fiddleford Manor

Lunch venue is at the Plough Inn, Sturminster Road, Manston, DT10 1HB. 

Booked for 12.45pm, at present for ONLY 13 people. 

It opens at midday for those requiring refreshments before lunch.

The numbers for lunch have varied so much recently that it’s impossible to guess the number of seats required.

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 afternoon of Thursday 9th July

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