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!

Wed 4th November

Sat 14th November

Wed 25th November

Sat 5th December

Wed 16th December

Sat 26th December

Wed 6th January

Sat 16th January

Wed 27th January

Sat 6th February

Wed 17th February

Sat 27th February

Wed 10th March

Sat 20th March

Wed 31st March

Sat 10th April

Wed 21st April

Sat 1st May

NEXT WALK – Wednesday 4th November, 10:30am

Hamworthy Park

Our next walk is on Wednesday 4th November, starting at 10.30am from Hamworthy Park car park.

This carpark is free to use from 1st November but it does have a width restriction at its entrance. For motorhomes or wider vehicles there is free on road parking in Branksea Avenue. 

The walk is an urban walk around Hamworthy Park with interesting signage re the area’s history and magnificent views towards the Purbecks. The route takes you along the seafront then up and over the railway bridge (there’s a slope, no steps). The path between the flats brings you out onto Blandford Road with a pedestrian crossing controlled by lights. Please ensure you gather together as a group Before crossing the road. Turn towards the old lifting bridge (right) once across the road. Take time to enjoy the view from this old amazing piece of bridge engineering. 

Keep to the left once over the bridge, along West Quay Road, where you can see metal seagulls high up on lamp posts. Turn left onto the New Bridge Approach and again admire the view back towards the old lifting bridge or towards Holes Bay with its yachts and RNLI rescue boats. The bridges lift at 10.30am but should be down by the time you walk!

From the far side of the new lifting bridge, back to Hamworthy Park is the 2nd part of the route with those happy to extend their walk to Lake Pier, approximately another 50 minute walk. This section will continue to be on tarmac but please be aware there is a section on sand. The 1st circular part of the walk across the bridges is approximately 2 miles and may be sufficient for some walkers. 

You should be able to self navigate the 1st part of this walk from Hamworthy Park, across the old then the new lifting bridges where you will be met. PLEASE Stay Together as a group, staying within sight of each other. It’s an amble to enjoy the scenic views of Poole harbour.

For those finishing the 1st part of their walk at Hamworthy Park there’s a cafe for drinks or if you prefer the Yachtsman, the pub is at the end of Lulworth Avenue and opens at 11am.

Directions from Poole Town Centre:- 

Follow the signage to the port, (there’s a ferry boat on the sign).

Cross over either the old or new bridge and turn right onto Blandford Road.

At the traffic lights near the Green library building turn Left into Ashmore Avenue.

Cross the railway lines and immediately after the sharp right bend there’s the carpark entrance on your left, in Lulworth Avenue. 

For Branksea Avenue parking continue along Lulworth Avenue to the next road on the left into Purbeck Avenue. 

At the T junction assess where there is parking available. IF you turn left it’s a cul-de-sac so turning around may be more difficult.

Directions from the North:- 

Take the Upton exit off the A35 then follow the signs southwards to Hamworthy. 

Continue on Blandford Road under the 2 railway bridges and past the Co-op on your left.

When you see the green library building be ready to turn right at the next traffic light controlled junction. 

This is Ashmore Avenue. Go over the railway lines and after the sharp right bend, turn left into Hamworthy Park carpark. 

Lunch is at :- The Yachtsman pub at the end of Lulworth Avenue, Lake Road, BH15 4LW

Time 1pm.

Please RESERVE your lunch seat by the evening of Sunday 1st November by contacting the Walking Group Coordinator by selecting ‘Walking Group’ on the Contact us page.

Walking Group Members

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