We are the Isle of Wight Ramblers. We arrange walks, monitor paths and help our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Serena H.
Well I do realise my walks seem to be getting increasingly and unintentionally food-based ! However this aspect is obviously not compulsory – just come for the walk (or indeed, just for the food…) if you wish. This particular ramble has been inspired by one of our members who volunteers at the Old School Café in Brading, a community cafe which is open on Mondays and Thursdays each week, and I thought it might be nice to check out and support the cafe, combined with a nice autumn walk.
The precise route has yet to be decided and recced, this listing will be updated in due course so please check back nearer the time. But it will be a circular walk starting at Brading carpark, likely length approx 5 miles.
The aim is to start at 9.30am , walk for a couple of hours, and reach the café at approx 11.30am in time to have something to drink / eat if you wish. Apparently as well as their bacon butties, they do delicious homemade cakes etc.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors, including the weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken (and on this occasion, the amount of cake eaten) The cafe closes at 1.00pm.
Toilets (free – I will check nearer the time that they are open) in Brading carpark
TRAVEL
Public transport
Brading is served by No 2 and 3 buses from Newport and Ryde directions. Bus stop "Brading Church" which is right by the carpark where the walk starts
Or by train from Ryde and Shanklin directions. Brading station is approx 10 mins walk from the start point
Car
There is free onstreet parking along Church Lane and elsewhere in the area. Or park in the carpark (pay)
New walkers welcome. If you are new to the Ramblers you can just turn up for any of our walks, unless we specify otherwise. We invite you to come along for three walks as a non-member.
Depending on the weather, consider suitable, clothing, footwear, walking poles, sun cream, drinks, and food. Walking poles can be particularly useful in winter in helping you to stay upright! Watch out for ticks and remove ASAP. If you are unsure about your ability to undertake this walk, please contact the walks leader. If you need to leave the walking group, please ensure you inform the leader or back marker.
Please note that there may be short sections of road walking, so please walk in a single file and take good care.
Wise to look at the website on the day just in case of any changes or additional info. And in the event of extreme weather please check back for cancellation notices.
Emergencies
It's very rare that an emergency occurs, but we may need info about
• Any health concerns that you have
• Any emergency contact information
We'd ask you to make sure that we have ready access to this, if needed.
Some people may wish to carry an ICE (in case of emergency) card. We have Ramblers cards for this purpose. Do discuss this subject with your walk leader if it is of interest.
Meet at Brading car park (This is a pay carpark , but there is free onstreet parking in Church Lane opposite or elsewhere in Brading)
