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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

This walk is only for those who have already booked to go on the tour of the RNLI workshops.

The walk will start at Elgin Road, Parkstone where there is free roadside parking by Parkstone Cemetery. From there the route is through Whitecliff Harbourside Park, and then anti-clockwise around Poole Boating Lake with an early lunch stop at the Kitchen Cafe overlooking the lake or picnic on the seats nearby. If bad weather the walk will not stop but continue to the RNLI building which has a bar/restaurant. The route will include going through the Dolphin Shopping Centre and across Gravestones Park. After the RNLI Tour the route will be via St James' Church, Poole Quay, Harbourside Walk around Parkstone Harbour to Elgin Road. 

Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 03666 90475
Nearest postcode:
BH14 8ER
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Start time:
11:00 am

Elgin Road Parkstone alongside Parkstone Cemetery.

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