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Eastleigh Group

We are the Eastleigh Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

The plan is to start walking at 16.00 and go around Poole Park Boating Lake and through to the bus station and start the trail at No 1 the Falkland Square Sealife Tree. The party will then be left to progress through all the displays to No 23 The Blue Sealife Tree. It is being assumed that you will wish to buy food and drink on route or at the end where there are a number of pubs and outdoor seating if preferred on the street. The intention is to leave there at 19.30 to follow the Poole Harbour Trail back to the car park. Basicly it is keep the water on the right all the way until you see your car off to the left. Feel free to leave earlier or later than 19.30 if you prefer. The leader will only take back those at the tree at 19.30.  Bring torches and print out the map from the link below or store it on your phone.

Enter a world of Christmas in Poole, with this FREE Christmas attraction! Be prepared to be dazzled as thousands of twinkling lights take you on a nautical journey. Immerse yourself in a magical maritime Christmas as you follow the light trail from Falkland Square, through the High Street and onto Poole Quay. 2024 features a number of impressive light installations, including a galleon, walk-through lantern and bauble, an anchor as well as Christmas tree installations including the 13 metre blue sealife tree in Falkland Square. We also have  garlands, icicles, beautifully wrapped trees, and a marine 'ceiling of light' featuring fish and starfish. (See link to Poole Christmas Maritime Light Trail below) 

Saturday, 21 December 2024
Start time:
4:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 03312 90671
Nearest postcode:
BH14 8EL
what3words:
sting.lifted.rugs
Start time:
4:00 pm

Whitecliff Car Park, Whitecliff Road, Parkstone - free parking during the winter!

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking