Bournemouth urban walk

East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

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Overview

Starting from the memorial in the Bournemouth Upper Gardens, we walk across Meyrick Park and Pugs Hole and on to Talbot Heath where we have a short break. We return via Coy Pond and the Upper Gardens.

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 90.2m / 296ft
Type:: circular

Bus accessible, many routes go through, or terminate in Bournemouth Square. Walk through the Christmas Market to the start point. Pay car parks in the town centre but there is some free parking in Meyrick Park, 10 minute walk to start point.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SZ 08400 91301
Nearest postcode:: BH2 5RP
what3words:: yard.insist.overnight

Start time:: 10:30 am

BOURNEMOUTH War Memorial opposite Town Hall in Bourne Avenue.

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