[1] Starting from the parking area at the entrance to Potterne Park, follow the tarmac path past the blue roofed rugby clubhouse and children's play area on your right.
[2] At the end of the playing field, take the gravel path which turns left. (Do not walk straight ahead into Moors Valley Park.) The path soon meets the River Crane and turns left to follow it. Take note of the fitness trail that has been set up along this route and perhaps you would like to try out some of the exercise equipment provided!
[3] The path comes to a small bridge over the river signposted 'Permissive horse route and Ringwood Forest.'
(NB. If you prefer a shorter route, continue along the park boundary path to return to the park entrance.)
Cross the bridge and turn right along a tarmac path next to the fence boundary to the park, which follows the river. (Do not go straight ahead into the housing area) A little later, the path forks, keep right.
[4] At the last houses, the path reaches a T-junction. At this point, go left into Hazelwood Drive. Follow Hazelwood Drive, (being careful not to divert into any small cul-de-sacs!) until, on the other side of a high conifer hedge, you find a path on your left. (If you look to your right over the road, you will see the path continues past house no. 31).
[5] Turn left down the path to cross the bridge and turn right immediately to follow the Potterne Park fitness trail beside the river.
[6] Continue along the path back to the start of the walk at the entrance to the park.