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!

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 3rd January 10:30am

Meyrick Park Trail, Bournemouth BH2 6LH

Please note that anyone wanting to take part in the walk must have renewed their PHSG membership for 2026.

The first walk of 2026 is an easy 2¾ miles around the perimeter of Meyrick Park in Bournemouth; there is also a walk of just under a mile for anyone who would prefer it.   The main walk is through woodland and skirts the rugby pitches and then the golf course; it does have a few hills, but nothing major.  There are the usual tree roots to watch out for and I suppose in this case a few golf balls!  

Directions:

From Westbourne, take the Wessex Way towards Bournemouth and exit at the Wimborne Road/Richmond Hill roundabout.  Head left along Winborne Road and then take the first left into Braidley Road.  Drive down the hill and follow the road as it turns to the left, then take the first right into Meyrick Park.  Turn right again at the T junction and park alongside the Bowls Club.  Parking is limited to two hours, which should be more than enough.

From Wallisdown, take the Wimborne Road towards Bournemouth and continue on Wimborne Road by bearing right at Cemetery Junction.  Take the 5^th turning into Braidley Road and follow the directions above.

The meeting point is on Central Drive by the entrance to the Bowls Club driveway/Meyrick Park Café BH2 6LH – NOT the Meyrick Park Club.  There is a car park within the Bowls club which is accessed by driving down the drive, the club itself is closed for the winter so it’s ok to park there and use the café which is open from 9am to 4pm.

Lunch is booked from 12:30 at the Sea Horse Harvester, Alder Road, next to Sainsburys.  There should be ample parking at the pub, but you can always park in Sainsburys.  Food orders can be placed at the bar as soon as you are ready and paid for at the time of ordering.

Please contact the Walking Group Coordinator by the evening of Thursday 1st January if you would like to reserve a place for lunch.

Walking Group Members

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