Poole Quay to Whitecliff: Scenic Waterside Walk & Cycle Route

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Discover the Poole Quay to Whitecliff path, a 1.5-mile (2.5km) linear walking and cycling route perfect for all ages and abilities. This flat, tarmac route offers stunning waterside views and is wheelchair and pushchair friendly, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing stroll or an easy bike ride in Poole.

Route Highlights & Directions

Your journey begins at the iconic Sea Music Sculpture on Poole Quay, located at the end of High Street. From here, follow the road along Poole Quay, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and passing numerous cafes, restaurants, and pubs.

Continue straight at the first mini-roundabout, passing the Thistle Hotel and the RNLI Lifeboat Station. At the subsequent roundabout, turn right onto the shared-use path. This dedicated walking and cycling path runs alongside the picturesque Poole Harbour, providing excellent views of Brownsea Island.

The path guides you through Baiter Park and into Whitecliff Park, offering continuous scenic vistas. The route concludes at Turks Lane. From here, simply turn around and retrace your steps or pedal back to Poole Quay.

Route Length & Estimated Time

A round trip from Poole Quay to Whitecliff and back covers a total of 3 miles (4.8km).

• Walking: At a slow pace, expect to complete the return journey in approximately 90 minutes.
• Cycling: A leisurely cycle will take around 45 minutes for the round trip.

Extend Your Adventure: Poole Park Detour

If you have extra time, consider a rewarding detour into Poole Park, located roughly halfway along the route on the other side of the railway lines. Poole Park offers a variety of attractions, including children's play areas, mini-golf, two cafes, and pedalo hire on the lake, making it a great spot for families and those looking for more to explore.

Car parking is available near Poole Quay at the Quay Visitors multi-storey car park.

If you don't have your own bike, you can collect a Beryl Bike from near to Poole Quay to use for the day.

Download a printable or view zoomable map.

‍If you use a Garmin device or other GPS device, you can download a GPX file of these routes to your device to help you navigate the route.

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