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 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 4th February 10:30am

Ferndown Forest

The next walk is a pleasant 3.5 mile walk around the Ferndown Forest and is an easy going flat walk through a mixed deciduous and coniferous forest .   No hill, no styles.

Directions:

From Poole area take the A31 (Wimborne by pass) to the Canford Bottom roundabout. 

From Wimborne take Leigh Road/Wimborne Road West to Canford Bottom roundabout.

At the Canford Bottom roundabout take the A31 signposted to Ringwood.  Continue straight on, passing Uddens Drive in the left, until you reach the next roundabout.  At this roundabout turn left signposted to the Ferndown Forest Golf Course. Continue past the now closed Police Headquarters on the right to the car park at the end of the road.

From Ferndown, take the Wimborne Road towards Wimborne until you reach the traffic lights at Cobham Road.  Turn right into Cobham Road, signposted Ferndown Industrial Estate.   Drive through the estate and bear left at the first roundabout continuing to the next roundabout on the A31.  Take the second exit off the roundabout signposted to the Ferndown Forest Golf Course.   Continue past the now closed Police Headquarters on the right to the car park at the end of the road.

Meet in the car park for a 10.30am departure.

Lunch is at the Forest Golf Course Restaurant (where the walk starts and finishes).  Please let the walk leaders know by Sunday evening 1^st February if you will be Joining the group for lunch. 

 

Walking Group Members

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