A crisp, sunny Friday in Poole — ideal for a walk along the bay

After a run of mixed autumn weather, Poole gets a proper bright day today. The Met Office forecast puts the high at 16°C with a low of 7°C overnight, a 5% chance of rain, and a UV index of just 2 — the kind of October day that rewards getting outside.

With the sun expected to last the bulk of the day, it is worth making the most of it. The Sandbanks peninsula, Poole Quay and Upton Country Park are all well placed for a lunchtime or afternoon stroll, and the light at this time of year on the harbour can be genuinely lovely.

Dress with a light layer for the morning chill — 7°C overnight means it will be slow to warm up before midday — but by early afternoon conditions should be comfortable enough to sit outside at one of the quayside cafés.

The weekend forecast is still developing, so it pays to make the most of today's clear skies while they are here.