Health walks
Walking is an everyday activity that is good for our physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Our walks are a great way to meet new people and to discover and explore our local coastline, parks, natural spaces, beaches and towns.
We offer regular guided walks across our local area, including some of the most picturesque locations such as:
- Highcliffe Castle
- Kings Park
- Queens Park
- Steamer Point Nature Reserve
- Upton Country Park
Walks for all abilities
Our walks are between 30-60 minutes, free to join, and led by experienced trained volunteer walk leaders. Most walks are short in length, typically between one and two miles on firm level ground. Grades may vary.
- Grade 1 – typically 30 minutes and suitable for walkers of all abilities on mostly flat surfaces.
- Grade 2 – usually between 30 to 60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces.
- Grade 3 – suitable for people looking for more challenging walks, generally 45 to 90 minutes and may include steeper slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces.
Walks in Bournemouth
The following walks are available in the Bournemouth area.
| Day | Walk meeting point | Time | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday Wheelchair friendly |
Boscombe Woodlands off Christchurch Road, BH7 6DW |
10am | 1 |
|
Thursday Wheelchair friendly |
Boscombe Woodlands off Christchurch Road, BH7 6DW |
10am | 1 |
Walks in Christchurch
The following walks are available in the Christchurch area.
| Day | Walk meeting point | Time | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday |
The Shelter at Highcliffe Clifftop |
10:30am | 3 |
| Tuesday | Saxon Cross Saxon Square Christchurch BH23 1QA |
10:30am | 2 |
|
Wednesday Wheelchair friendly |
The Globe 266 Lymington Road Highcliffe BH23 5ET |
9:30am | 1 |
| Thursday |
Sandpiper Pub |
10:30am | 3 |
| Friday |
Highcliffe Castle café |
10:30am | 3 |
Walks in Poole
The following walks are available in the Poole area.
| Day | Walk meeting point | Time | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday (excluding bank holidays) | Ham Common Car park BH15 4LZ |
1:15pm | 2 |
| Tuesday | Castleman Trailway Junction Sports Leisure Centre BH18 8AX |
10:30am | 1 |
| Wednesday | Bourne Valley Rossmore Library BH12 4HS |
10:30am | 2 |
|
Thursday - Wheelchair friendly |
Poole Park The Ark cafe BH15 2SF |
10:30am | 1 |
| Friday | Upton Country Park Bus Shelter BH17 7BJ |
12pm | 2 |
|
Sunday - Wheelchair friendly |
Poole Park The Ark Cafe BH15 2SF |
2pm | 1 |
Become a walk leader
Our walking scheme cannot exist without volunteers, if you would like to support us by becoming a walk leader please contact us for more information and training opportunities.