Discover the town’s rich maritime heritage, from sea trade and fishing to its stunning natural harbour and diverse wildlife. Uncover tales of smugglers and pirates, explore Poole’s wartime significance (including heroic D-Day efforts), and learn about seacraft that used the Quay, from lifeboats to coal ships and flying boats.
The Quayside and walk up to coastal Baiter Park provide a scenic backdrop for this trail. Be warned, the temptation to stop for some fish and chips will be hard to resist!
Locations
Route description and access information
This trail has locations stretching across Great Quay, Old Quay, Fisherman’s Dock, and Baiter Park. This trail is flat with hard surfaces (pavement) between all sites.
Facilities and rest opportunities
This trail is in close proximity to Poole Museum, which has a café, rest rooms, and seating. There are also public toilets on the Quay (west) and in Baiter Park. The trail is in short walking distance from the High Street and the Quay, both of which have many benches and eateries.
Dogs
The Poole Adventurers’ Trail is dog-friendly with a mix of urban and green landscape. We advise that dogs are best kept on leads when not in park spaces.
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