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Poole Rail Station

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Peaks nearby
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highest 92m
Walking routes
21
within 10 miles

What's on the doorstep

Photo of South West Coast PathSouth West Coast PathNational Trail · 3.1 mi (about 4 mi on foot)

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

About Poole Rail Station

Poole is a coastal seaport town, on the south coast of England and civil parish in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset, England. The town is 21 miles (34 km) east of Dorchester and adjoins Bournemouth to the east. The town had an estimated population of 143,418 in 2024, making it the second-largest town in the ceremonial county of Dorset. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the conurbation has a total population of 400,196 as of the 2021 census.

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Ferry connections

Island ferries sail from the terminal a short walk from Poole station. Check sailings with the operator before you travel: some run less often in winter, and all depend on the weather.

  • Brownsea IslandGreenslade Pleasure BoatsMid March to early November

Hills, trails and walks from the platform

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

Lincoln Cliff Head (Brownsea Island)27m2.1 mi (about 2.5 to 3 mi on foot)
Round Island14m2.8 mi (about 3.5 to 4 mi on foot)
Upton Heath92m3.3 mi (about 4 to 4.5 mi on foot)
Arne Hill53m3.3 mi (about 4 to 4.5 mi on foot)
Ringwood Road65m3.3 mi (about 4.5 to 5 mi on foot)