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 13th Dec

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 13th December 10:30am

Bovington area

The walk is near Bovington. There is free off road parking in lay-bys on either side of the road. The circular walk is mostly gravelled and flat with areas of open heathland and some trees. It’s approximately 3 miles long but there will be a shorter route option for those that prefer to amble at a slower speed. The walk starts at 10.30am. 

Directions:-

From Bere Regis take the road going towards Wool. After approximately 2.5 miles turn right onto the Bovington Road. After approximately 1.25 to 1.5 miles you will see the lay-bys on both sides of the road.

From Wareham take the Puddletown Road. Turn right at the staggered junction then left after a short distance onto the Bovington Road

Lunch is booked at the Frampton Arms, Moreton, DT2 8BB at 12.30 for those, only lunching, or doing the shorter walk. 

For those doing the longer walk lunch is booked at 12.45 – 1pm. 

By staggering our orders this helps the kitchen and waiting staff and hopefully prevents the long waits for your food. 

PLEASE RESERVE your lunch seats BY THURSDAY evening 11TH DECEMBER as numbers are finalised with the pub early the next day. Those that miss the deadline cannot be ensured of a seat for lunch in this busy Christmas period. 

To reserve your seat contact the Walking Group Coordinator. 

Directions to the pub from the walk:-

Drive to the end of the Bovington Road.

Turn left onto the B3390 towards Weymouth. The pub is by the railway crossing.

Those doing the shorter walk can access the Frampton Arms from 11.30am. You may wish to check out the menu while you’re enjoying your late morning refreshments ready to order at 12.30.

As this is our final “official” walk of the year it would be lovely to see lots of our walking group members attend.

For those unable to join us may I wish you all a “Merry Christmas” and hope to see you putting your best foot forward in the new year.

Walking Group Members

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