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!

Wed 7th May

Sat 17th May

Wed 28th May

Sat 7th June

Wed 18th June

Sat 28th June

Wed 9th July

Sat 19th July

Wed 30th July

Sat 9th August BBQ

Wed 20th August

Sat 30th August

Wed 10th Spet

Sat 20th Sept

Wed 1st Oct

Sat 11th Oct

Wed 22nd Oct

NEXT WALK – Wednesday 7th May 10:30am

Wareham

Our next walk, takes us to the Saxon town of Wareham. The exact route on the day will depend on how much rain falls on the previous few days!

The starting point is from Swanage and Wareham RFC car park with a yellow height restriction which may affect those arriving with motorhomes. The address is Bestwall Road, Wareham BH20 4HY. If approaching  from the north, via Sandford, follow the directions to Wareham. At the big roundabout take the exit into the town. At the traffic lights turn left into East Street which eventually becomes Bestwall Road.

Please be at the starting point in time to use the free car park at the Rugby Club.The walkers set off at 10.30am.

If the route of choice is followed there maybe muddy patches, taking in lovely views of lakes, but no steep inclines or stiles. The alternative route is along the Wareham Walls. These earthen ramparts date back to the 9th Century and are significant remnants of Saxon defence against Viking attacks.

There will still be a shorter walk available for those that prefer to walk at a slower pace.

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. Those that attend their usual Wednesday exercise class there is no need to say you’re unable to attend this walk.

Lunch is booked for 1 pm at the Kings Arms, a historic village inn.  The address is 3, Corfe Road, Stoborough, BH20 5AB

Please note this pub is not in Wareham.

As requested on our last walk it is extremely helpful to inform us 3 days before the walk (by end of Monday 5th May) if you would like a seat reserved for lunch. Only 15 seats are presently booked. 

For further information or to reserve a place for lunch, contact the Walking Group Coordinator annephsgwalkers@gmail.com

Advance details of walk on Saturday 17th May

Tarrant Rushton Airfield. Start time is at 10.30am on Saturday 17th May, 2025.

Directions to this walk are:-  on leaving Wimborne take the Blandford Road, the B3082. At the True Lovers Knot pub crossroads turn right and follow the signs at the right fork for Witchampton. This takes you up a very steep hill to a sharp right angle bend with the D-Day War Memorial ahead of you and a large black hangar. Parking is very limited there. 

Arrangements have been made so that we can gather at the True Lovers Knot pub car park prior to the walk if you have spare car seats. Either organise your own carshare directly to the D-Day Memorial or contact the Walking Group Coordinator if you wish to gather and carshare from the pub car park. Wherever you leave your car, please park with consideration, the gateway is not to be blocked as it is in constant use.

Lunch is booked at The True Lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, DT11 9JG at 12.30 for 15 people. As requested previously please call the walk leader or email the Walking Group Coordinator annephsgwalkers@gmail.com 3 days in advance  (by Thursday 15th May) to reserve your seat at lunch. The pub opens at 12 noon.

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