Welcome to the Kingsmere Park Travel Plan Site.
This page is designed to give you the best, easiest and most up-to-date information on travel and facilities in your area to make the most of what it has to offer! On this page you can find information relating to:
- Your local surroundings
- Local pedestrian network
- Local cycle network
- Travel by bus – routes and service information
- Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
- Car Travel options
Much of the information is provided through direct links to other websites, to ensure the information we give you is up to date. This is correct as of December 2024.
Voucher
Living at Kingsmere Park, there is the option to claim a cycle voucher, as outlined below.
Cycle – £50 Halfords voucher for bike or cycling equipment*
*This is available once per address. To confirm if your address is eligible for a voucher, please email your name, address and preferred voucher to travelplan@paulbashammassociates.com.
To find out more about the terms and conditions visit: Terms and Conditions – Kingsmere Park
Your Local Area
The map below shows a summary of the local amenities near to your home.
More details on amenities near you is outlined in the table below.
| Amenity/Facility | Distance | Walking time* | Cycle Time * |
| Lidl | 0m | <1 minute | <1 minute |
| Parley Cross Roads Bus Stop | 150m | 2 minutes | <1 minute |
| Parley Cross Post Office | 170m | 2 minutes | <1 minute |
| West Parley Memorial Hall | 180m | 2 minutes | <1 minute |
| Tesco express | 280m | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| The Curlew (Pub) | 280m | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| Parley Cricket Club | 350m | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| St Mark’s Church | 700m | 9 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Parley First School | 2.2km | 28 minutes | 8 minutes |
| BH Live Active | 2.8km | 35 minutes | 9 minutes |
| Ferndown Library | 2.9km | 36 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | 3.0km | 38 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Bournemouth Airport | 4.1km | 51 minutes | 16 minutes |
*Walk times are based on 80m/minute and cycle times are 250m/minute.
Pedestrian Travel
There are many personal benefits to walking which include:
- Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
- Lowering anxiety and stress
- Boosting your energy and improving your mood
- Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power.
Not only does it bring health benefits, but it also helps to save money and environmental costs of other travel methods.
Your home is surrounded by a number of public footpaths and bridleways. These are presented in the map below.
Alongside the number of public rights of way to explore, there are many scenic walking routes near your home, such as around the Longham Lakes, or along the River Stour. There are 9 mapped routes are available on the West Parkley Parish Council website https://westparley-pc.gov.uk/walks/walks. These range from 1 mile walks to 10 mile walks, available for a range of abilities.
East Dorset Health Walks
The perfect way to get out, explore your local area and meet new people! East Dorset Health Walks are led by trained volunteers, are free of charge and no need to book.
- Tuesdays – The Angel Inn, Ferndown – 10-11am
- Wednesdays – Visitor Centre, Moors Valley Country Park – 10-11am
Why not car share or use public transport to reach the start? What better way to get active and make new friends!
For more information and a full walk timetable please visit http://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/eastern-dorset-health-walks.
Local Cycle Network
Benefits of Cycling
- Saves you money
- An easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
- Good for your mental health
- Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
- Fresh air, freedom and fun
Why not try one of the cycling routes near you?
National Cycle Network
Route 256 is 5km northwest (20-minute cycle) from Kingsmere Park connecting Wimborne Minster to Ringwood via Ham Lane’s off-road cycle route.
Visit http://sustrans.org.uk to find out more.
Cycling Trails
Moors Valley Country Park has miles of free access to trails for all abilities. There are 5 cycle trails covering 1-4.4 miles.
For more information, please visit https://moors-valley.co.uk/things-to-do/.
Beryl Bikes
Do you want all the benefits of using a bike without the maintenance costs or need for storage? Download Beryl today to join a community of over 300,00 people hiring bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and cargo bikes! Your closest bikes stands are:
- Parley Cross – 8 docks (approximately 10m from your home, which is less than a minute walk or cycle)
- Oakland Walk – 8 docks (approximately 415m from your home, which is a 5 minute walk or 2 minute cycle)
For more information, please visit https://beryl.cc/scheme/dorset.
Don’t forget you can claim your £50 cycle vouchers to buy a bike or cycling equipment from your nearest Halfords Store!
Travel by Bus
Why take the bus?
- The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine
- Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
- Saves on carbon emissions compared to travel by private car
- Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car
Local Bus Stops and Services
Below is an image from MoreBus, showing that there are a number of bus stops within a 5-minute walking distance from your home.
The nearest bus stops to Kingsmere Park for services to Bournemouth, Bournemouth Airport, Corfe Mullen, St Peter’s School, Wimborne, Castlepoint, Brockenhurst College and Northbourne are located on New Road. ‘Parley Cross Roads’ bus stops are 2 minutes walk south of the Elizabeth Way/Christchurch Road junction. ‘Dudsbury Gardens’ bus stops are 2-3 minutes walk south of the Elizabeth Way/New Road junction.
The bus operator in your area is Morebus. Visit www.morebus.co.uk or download the Morebus App for up to date bus timetable information, including bus tracking.
Rail Services
Why take the train?
- Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax, without the stress of driving and parking.
- It’s good for the planet; trainline will show you how much C02 you saved based on your journeys!
- It can be faster than travelling by road.
Bournemouth Railway Station (BMH) is located approximately a 31-minute cycle or a 27-minute bus ride on the 13/13a from your home at Kingsmere Park.
South Western Railway and Cross Country provide services to a range of locations including those shown in the table below.
| Destination | Operator | Journey time |
| Poole | South Western Railway | 10 minutes |
| Southampton Central | 31 minutes | |
| Dorchester South | 42 minutes | |
| Winchester | 50 minutes | |
| Weymouth | 55 minutes | |
| London Waterloo | 1 hour 52 minutes | |
| Manchester Piccadilly | CrossCountry | 4 hours 44 minutes |
Bournemouth Station Facilities
- 118 cycle storage spaces
- 362 car parking spaces
- Toilets (icl. accessible)
- Step-free platform access
- Seating Area
- Refreshment facilities
- Public WiFi
Network Railcard
Purchasing a Network Railcard will give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares and will allow you to travel across 16 counties (inc. London). Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk for more information.
PlusBike
It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress-free journey, visit plusbike.nationalrail.co.uk
Travelling by Car
Green Driving Tips
- Check your tyres regularly
- Buy a fuel-efficient vehicle
- Slow down when possible
- Most importantly, try to walk, cycle and take public transportation!
Car Share
Liftshare is a car share scheme with a database of over 700,000 people to car share with. You can look for lifts as a passenger or driver, whichever suits you! Here are some of the benefits of car sharing:
- Saves you money – up to £1000 a year on average!
- Meet new people in your area
- Reduced parking demand
- Less traffic congestion
- Fewer carbon dioxide emissions
Request a ride or advertise your journey for free online at https://liftshare.com/uk.
Go Electric
Electric vehicles are a great alternative to the traditional petrol or diesel vehicles. By switching to electric or hybrid vehicles you will lower your fuel, emissions tax and maintenance costs!
In addition to the charging points available at home the following electric charging points are available in your local area:
- Tesco West Parley (approximately 30m from your home)
- Bridge Place (approximately 1km from your home)
- Dudsbury Road (approximately 1.2km from your home)
Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points and a map of charging points near you.
Download the zapmap app. Search for charge points, plan a journey and pay for charging. Available on App Store and Google Play.
For more information about electric vehicle charging points, visit https://www.zap-map.com/live/.
Live Traffic Information
Check the traffic on the roads before you travel with the links provided below.
- Live Roadworks https://one.network
- The AA www.theaa.com/route-planner/traffic-news
- National Highways (formally Highways England) www.highways.gov.uk/traffic-information
Useful Travel Contact Information
The useful contacts page provides a number of links for sustainable travel including public transport and car share. Links specific to your local area are provided below.
Walking and Cycling
- Dorset Council Cycle Routes and Maps www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/sport-leisure/cycling/cycle-routes-and-maps
- West Parley Walks https://westparley-pc.gov.uk/walks/walks
- Moors Valley Country Park https://moors-valley.co.uk/things-to-do/
Public Transport:
- Local bus operators www.morebus.co.uk
- Dorset Council Public Transport www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel/public-transport/public-transport
- Local Rail Operator www.southwesternrailway.com www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Personalised Travel Planning
Don’t forget if you would like any assistance planning your journeys, please contact us as your Travel Plan Coordinators and we would be glad to assist!
Email us at: travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com
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