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 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 22nd November 10:30am

Coy Pond and Bournemouth Upper Gardens

Our next walk is on Saturday, 22nd November from Coy Pond. Please arrive in good time to find free on-street parking so the walk can commence at 10.30am. A back walker will be needed on the day to stay at the rear of her walk. Please also share carrying the defibrillator backpack. 

The walk is approximately 3 miles and will be a return route to the seafront and back. The Coy Pond and gardens cover approximately 3.6ha of land from the Branksome area towards Bournemouth Gardens. It’s described by BPC Council as ponds in an urban setting with exotic trees and gentle walks along the river. Due to the recent rain there may be some wet areas to negotiate. A shorter walk will be available for those who prefer to go at a slower pace.

Please note the meeting point address is:-

Coy Pond Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1JU

As we all come from different directions suggested routes are:-

1) Take the A35 through Poole to the old Homebase / Retail park double roundabouts.  Turn left at the1st then immediate right at the 2nd mini roundabout into Alder Road.  At the traffic lights turn right into Yarmouth Road.  At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit into Surrey Road.  Turn left into Branksome Wood Road and left again into Coy Pond Road. 

 Keep going until you see cars belonging to the Walking group!

2) Take the A31 to the roundabout leading towards Poole, taking the exit signposted A349. Continue down Gravel Hill.At the Darby’s corner roundabout take the 1st exit signposted B3074 along Canford Heath Road. Stay on this route to the big roundabout taking the 1st exit onto the A3049. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit leading to the right onto Ringwood Road B3068. At the double mini roundabout take the 1st exit along Herbert Avenue. At the T- junction traffic lights turn right onto Alder Road A3040.  At the traffic lights turn left into Yarmouth Road. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit into Surrey Road.  Turn left into Branksome Wood Road and left again into Coy Pond Road. 

Keep going until you see cars belonging to the Walking Group!

Lunch is booked at 12.45pm at the Bear Cross, 2, Magna Road, Bournemouth   BH11 9LU

It opens at 10am for those arriving earlier and wishing refreshments.

Please make sure you reserve your seat for lunch by contacting the Walking Group Coordinator by Thursday 20th November

Walking Group Members

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