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 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 – Saturday 7th June 10:30am

Old Harry Rocks

Our next is on Saturday 7th June, 2025 from Studland to Old Harry Rocks.

Please arrive in good time as the walk STARTS at 10.30AM. If coming across the Sandbanks Ferry please allow additional time for queuing at the ferry. If coming any other route it may take longer as it’s a Saturday and we are now into the Summer tourist season.

Please park in the National Trust Studland South Beach carpark (near to the Bankes Arms Pub), postcode BH19 3AU. Parking is free for National Trust members. Please BRING your membership card with you. Parking rates for non-members is £3 for 2 hours or £5 for the day. Camper van rate is £4 for 2 hours or £6 all day. Please contact Anne (07762 316312) if you have a NT card and are willing to provide a lift for a non me member. 

The Bankes Arms pub opens for drinks at 11am. There maybe a cafe open in Studland for those unable to walk. 

This is a circular walk from Studland village following the chalky coastal cliffs. It is downhill initially but then there is a flat wide path . It is 1.1 mile from the carpark to the iconic chalk sea stacks of Old Harry Rocks. Please be aware of getting too close to any cliff edges. The walk offers great views of Studland Bay with its sandy beaches backed by sand dunes. However, this is a 4 mile walk with a total ascent of 965 feet so please consider if this is suitable for your personal health issues. Continuing the walk takes you through National Trust managed grasslands with wild flowers to near Ballard Point before returning to Studland village.

There will be a shorter walk available for those wishing to go at a slower pace. 

One defibrillator is taken in each group. Anyone who chooses to leave either group is not covered by the PHSG insurance.

Lunch is booked for 12.45 at the Kings Arms, Stoborough and opens at 11am for drinks. The address is 3, Corfe Road, Stoborough BH20 5AB.

Please INFORM ANNE by EMAIL or TEXT  (07762 316312) by THURSDAY 5TH JUNE:-

1) if you wish to RESERVE  a seat for LUNCH

or 

2) wish to be matched with a NT member to ease car parking costs. Meet in the National Trust car park next to the Bankes Arms pub in Studland at 10:30am

  

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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