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!

Sat 20th June

Wed 1st July

Sat 11th July

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 – Saturday 20th June 10:30am

Stour Valley Nature Reserve

The Starting point for this walk hasn’t been confirmed yet, if you wish to join it, please contact the Walking Group Coordinator, or click on the ‘Walking Group’ option on the Contact Us page.

The walk starts at 10.30am but please note we will NOT be starting from the Granby Road carpark off Muscliffe Lane as some may have done in the past. 

Our longer route will start on the Butterfly trail, leading in to the Pollinator trail  and finally the Dragonfly trail which encompasses The Arboretum. The shorter circular route, approximately 1 mile, is along the River Stour. The distance will be defined by those joining this group starting on the butterfly trail but only doing part of the pollinator trail.

The walk will Not take us outside the boundary of the Nature Reserve.

Refreshments and toilets can be found at the Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre.

The 35 hectare Stour Valley Nature Reserve is owned and managed by BCP Council. The 2 mile stretch of riverside footpath, hay meadows, marsh, open waters, hedgerows and woodland is home to 400 different species of plants, 50 species of birds, 28 species of butterflies, 17 species of dragonflies and damselflies and you may even be lucky enough to spot an otter. Take time to enjoy all this wonderful nature on our own doorstep. Even the weather looks good – cloudy but warm.

Lunch is booked at the The Bear Cross, 2 Magna Road, Bournemouth BH11 9LU

Two tables have presently been reserved at 12.30 and 12.45 but the pub is open from 10am for drinks.

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 THURSDAY EVENING 18TH JUNE, 2026

Walking Group Members

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