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 18th March

Sat 28th March

Wed 8th April

Sat 18th April

NEXT WALK – Wednesday 18th March 10:30am

Hinton St. Mary

Hello Fellow Walkers,

The next walk will be at Hinton St. Mary on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026. 

There will be a longer route of approximately 3 miles, along the river, through a wooded patch and then across a grassy area. There will be gentle inclines and downward slopes but it is on a firm surface. There will also be a shorter walk near and around the village of Hinton St Mary. 

Please be in the carpark at Hinton St Mary in time to get your walking boots on, ready to start promptly at 10.30am. 

Directions are via the A350 towards Blandford. Follow round the Blandford Ringroad continuing on the A350 until you see a LEFT TURN  onto the A357 towards Sturminster Newton. 

At the bridge TURN RIGHT onto the B3092 towards Sturminster Newton. Go through the town continuing on the B3092 to Hinton St Mary. 

Take the 1ST ROAD  on the RIGHT, Stearts Lane, into  the village and look for the signpost for “CAR PARK”  leading to the right (opposite the pub) 

Lunch is booked at the Plough Inn for 1pm.

Please RESERVE your lunch seat by noon on MONDAY, 16TH MARCH by simply replying to this email 

OR

telephone the walk leader’s landline 01929 472175…. If you leave a voice message please SPEAK CLEARLY with (a)your name and (b) number of seats required.

Directions to the The Plough Inn:-

Retrace your steps to Sturminster Newton on the B3092 then turn left on the B3091 to Manston. The pub is an 8 minute drive and situated on a bend to the right. Postcode DT10 1HB. It opens at 12 noon for those wishing to go for a drink after the shorter walk.

Hopefully we are entering a drier period with occasional bursts of sunshine but come prepared for whatever British weather may throw at us!

Happy walking 😊

Any problems, please get in touch with the walk leader or send a message via the ‘Walking Group’ option on the Contact Us page.

Walking Group Members

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