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.

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!

Sat 11th Oct

Wed 22nd Oct

Sat 1st Nov

Wed 12th Nov

Sat 22nd Nov

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 – SATURDAY 11th October 10:30am

Culpepper’s Dish, near Briantspuddle Heath

The walk is approximately 3.5 miles, starting on a path from the carpark. There is a short section on the road but the majority of the walk is on a track through open and wooded areas. There are no stiles, only a slight incline and there was no mud when the recky was completed.

A shorter route is available on a gravel path for those wishing to walk only a mile or so.

Directions:- As we are not sure how long parts of the A35 are closed it’s suggested you take the A31 to Bere Regis. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit to Wool. About 2.5 miles at a staggered junction turn right towards Bovington. At the crossroads turn right onto the B3390 for about 0.5 miles The 1st right turn will take you into the correct carpark.

Culpepper’s Dish is not a type of food but a fascinating geological feature, a large sinkhole or “swallow hole” located near Briantspuddle Heath area of Dorset. Formed by rainwater dissolving the underlying chalk and causing soft sand and clay to subside, into a “dish” or bowl-shaped pit. It measures about 90m in diameter and 40m deep. It’s a site of Special Scientific Interest. It is likely to be named after the 17th century herbalist, Nicholas Culpepper.

Lunch is booked at The Frampton Arms at 12.45pm

Address:- Station Road, Moreton, DT2 8BB

It opens at 11am.

Please reserve your lunch seat by Thursday evening, 9th October, either call the walk leader or walking group coordinator.

Please allow sufficient journey time if you’re unsure of the starting point. Be aware there are 2 car parks!

Those attending their Wednesday exercise class there is no need to respond!

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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