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North Dorset Group

We are the North Dorset 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

Our first trip to the coast in 2025 and a chance to top up your ozone levels for the year ahead.

We walk a circular route around Holes Bay. Most of it close to the waters edge. There will be a short detour to view Poole Quay where we hope to find seats for lunch and take in the views to distant Brownsea Island. 

The route is relatively flat, walking on tracks, roads and the occasional footpath. 

Holes Bay is well known for its wintering waders and we will stop briefly at a hide near the end of the walk so pack your binoculars.

The website mentioned below is well worth a viewing as it details what has been seen over many years.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00 07/01/25 and closes 10.00 14/01/25

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 99176 92925
Nearest postcode:
BH17 7BJ
what3words:
impose.grew.call
Start time:
10:00 am

Park at Upton Country Park. Car share where possible as it is £8 to park for 4 hours+

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