Health walks
About our 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.
Walks in Bournemouth
| 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.
Walks in Christchurch
| Day | Walk meeting point | Time | Grade |
|---|
| Monday |
The Shelter at Highcliffe Clifftop
Next to Cliffhanger, Highcliffe
BH23 5JA
|
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
Mudeford
97 Bure Lane
BH23 4DN
|
10.30am |
3 |
Walks in Poole
The following walks are available in the Poole area.
Walks in Poole
| Day | Walk meeting point | Time | Grade |
|---|
| Monday |
Ham Common Car park
BH15 4LZ |
1.15pm |
2 |
Second Monday of the month
(all year round) |
Upton Heath
Upton Country Park Bus Shelter
BH17 7BJ |
10.30am |
2 |
| Tuesday |
Castleman Trailway
Junction Sports Leisure Centre
BH18 8AX |
10.30am |
1 |
First Tuesday of the month
(October to May |
Flaghead Beach
1 Flaghead Road
BH13 7JL |
2pm |
1 |
| Wednesday |
Bourne Valley
Rossmore Library
BH12 4HS |
10.30am |
2 |
|
Thursday - Wheelchair friendly
|
Poole Park
The Ark cafe
BH15 2SF |
10.30am |
1 |
Fourth Thursday of the month
(May to September) |
Lytchett Bay
The Hub, 193 Turlin Road
BH16 5DN |
2pm |
2 |
| 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.