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The best walks and hikes around Poole

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Thanks to its enormous natural harbour, there’s something truly unique about the walks around Poole. Lying in the middle of England’s south coast, the harbour is completely sheltered from all directions thanks to Studland and Sandbanks, little twin peninsulas with a narrow channel between. You can enjoy walks along the quayside and through the town’s parks or go on longer adventures around the harbour to find its nature reserves and wetlands.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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1. Lady Wimborne Bridge & River Stour loop

6.71km

01:44

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Holes Bay, Upton Country Park & Hamworthy Park loop from Poole station

10.2km

02:36

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Branksome Beach, Sandbanks, Studland Bay & Old Harry from Branksome — Isle of Purbeck

27.8km

07:07

120m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Flaghead Chine to Sandbanks Promenade loop via Evening Hill

7.10km

01:49

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Oldtown & Poole Park loop from Poole station

5.79km

01:28

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Poole and Balter Park loop

5.49km

01:23

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Canford Heath & Lodge Hill loop from Arrowsmith Road

7.52km

01:58

60m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Penn Hill to Branksome Chine Beach loop

7.22km

01:53

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Banksome Park & Beach loop from Parkstone

11.1km

02:53

60m

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Canford Cliffs to Flaghead Chine loop

4.77km

01:15

40m

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Poole

1. Lady Wimborne Bridge & River Stour loop

2. Holes Bay, Upton Country Park & Hamworthy Park loop from Poole station

3. Branksome Beach, Sandbanks, Studland Bay & Old Harry from Branksome — Isle of Purbeck

4. Flaghead Chine to Sandbanks Promenade loop via Evening Hill

5. Oldtown & Poole Park loop from Poole station

6. Poole and Balter Park loop

7. Canford Heath & Lodge Hill loop from Arrowsmith Road

8. Penn Hill to Branksome Chine Beach loop

9. Banksome Park & Beach loop from Parkstone

10. Canford Cliffs to Flaghead Chine loop

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