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Poole Harbour Trails

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The view of the Port of Poole across Poole Harbour at dusk.

The Poole Harbour Trails comprise six linear walks that enable a complete circuit to be made of Poole Harbour on the south coast of England, which is said to be the second largest natural harbour in the world.[1]

Description

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Poole Harbour is "a national treasure and provides access to some stunning countryside and woodland" as well as "wonderful views". The harbour and its environs are rich in wildlife and its towns and villages are "set in some of the best walking areas in South West England."[1]

The trails consist of six linear walks making a complete circuit of this vast harbour. The walks are waymarked at key junctions.[1] In addition there are 13 circular walks based on a viewing point or other point of interest.[2]

Leaflets for each walk may be downloaded from the Poole Harbour Trails website.[3]

Linear walks

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The six linear walks are:[4]

  • Walk 1 - Poole to Greenlands, 7.5 miles
  • Walk 2 - Greenlands to Norden Park and Ride, 7 miles
  • Walk 3 - Norden Park and Ride to Wareham, 7.5 miles
  • Walk 4 - Wareham Quay to Sandford, 7.5 miles
  • Walk 5b - Sandford to Turlin Moor, 8.5 miles[3]
  • Walk 5 - Future hopes for Walk 5 Sandford to Turlin Moor via Cordite Way and a new bridge[3]
  • Walk 6 - Turlin Moor to Poole Quay, 7 miles

Circular walks

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The 13 circular walks are:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Working for a round harbour trail at www.pooleharbourtrails.org.uk. Retrieved 6 Jan 2017.
  2. ^ a b Circular Walks at www.pooleharbourtrails.org.uk. Retrieved 6 Jan 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Poole Harbour Trails Community Group
  4. ^ Poole Harbour Trails.