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 22nd July

Sat 1st August

Wed 12th August

Sat 22nd August

Wed 2nd September

Sat 12th September

Wed 23rd September

Sat 3rd October

Wed 14th October

Sat 24th October

NEXT WALK – Wednesday 22nd July 10:30am

NOTE: The start time might change, please check this page again before setting out for the walk.

Knoll Gardens, The Roughs, Big Cops and Keepers Hill

Our next PHSG walk is on Wednesday 22nd July, 2026. The starting point is near Pompeys Lane and continues to The Roughs, Big Cops and Keepers Hill. The walk is flat, through forest and fields and along country lanes, all of which should be dry under foot. It should be a little cooler by then but please bring the usual essentials such as water, sun hats, sunscreen and walking poles / sticks. 

Please also ensure you have your new PHSG MEMBERSHIP CARD ON YOU which should have your emergency contact details and main health issues noted on it.

The walk start time remains at 10.30am at Knoll Gardens, BH21 7ND

Directions:- Find your way to the Canford Bottom roundabout on the A31. 

At that roundabout take the exit to Wimborne Road West signed towards Ferndown. 

Look out for the Old Thatch restaurant on the Left  and take the turning on the Right opposite the restaurant. This is Stapehill Road, Hampreston.

Follow this road until a sign pointing to the entrance to Knoll Gardens on the Left.

Turn into this entrance and follow the gravel drive to the End.

Turn Right here, passing a wooden gate, and continue to the end, turning to park back on the Right Hand Side behind the Roped off Area. 

Perhaps take a note of these final parking instructions in your car if you haven’t been before. 

There will be a shorter walk available so long as the temperature is not classed as “heatwave” condition. Refreshments are available from 10am at the Flower Barn Cafe at Brothers Farm on Stapehill Road. 

Lunch is booked at 12.45pm at The Angel Inn, Ringwood Road, BH22 9AP. 

It’s on the A348. The pub opens at 11am

If you wish to RESERVE seats at lunch please contact the Walking Group Coordinator, or click on the ‘Walking Group’ option on the Contact Us page by the evening of Sunday 19th July.

Walking Group Members

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