Trail information

Embark on the Adventurers' Trail along Poole Quay. 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. Discover the town's rich maritime heritage, from sea trade and fishing to its stunning natural harbour and diverse wildlife.

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!

Thank you to Poole Museum, Dani Dixon, and Ellie Fryer for their work on the content and artwork for this trail.

Route description and access information

This trail has five locations: Great Quay, Old Quay, Fisherman’s Dock, Baiter, Baiter & Beyond. This trail is flat with hard surfaces (pavement) between all sites.

Facilities and rest opportunities

This trail is in close proximity to Poole Museum (temporarily closed), 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 Steet and the Quay, both of which have many benches and eateries.

Dogs

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.