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.
***This is a "Save the Date" holding entry - please check back nearer the time for further details once I have recce'd ***
A bit of an experiment - a breakfast (or more accurately given the timing, brunch) ramble....
Meet at Brighstone village (free) car park (and toilets). The start time is 10.00am, to allow for the timing of the first No 12 bus of the day arriving from Newport which arrives at Brighstone Three Bishops pub at 09.52. The car park is just around the corner from the bus-stop, down Warnes Lane.
The plan is to do a short circular walk (route yet to be decided) until 11.30am when we will have breakfast/brunch at the Tandem tea rooms in Brighstone Village (breakfast served till 12.30 on a Sunday). Then after eating, as this will have been a fairly short walk thus far (timings dictated by a combination of bus timetable and the Tandem's breakfast serving hours), a second circular walk (also yet to be decided) for those who wish - making it into a "figure-of-eight" walk overall.
Precise routes yet to be recce'd. but guessing probably no more than 3-ish miles for the first loop due to the above timings, and then maybe 3-4 miles for the second loop, making overall walk length 6-7 miles (but obviously the option just to do one section or t'other). Will look to do any steeper section before we eat! Check back nearer the time for more info on walk and distances.
It would be really helpful if you could please let me know (text or whatsapp 07564-811690, or email serenaheyes@hotmail.co.uk ) if you are planning to join us and to eat (or drink), so that both as a matter of courtesy to the Tandem, and to ensure our group can get seats, I can book a table beforehand for at least an approx number of people.
TRAVEL
By car
Free carpark at Brighstone village
By bus (from Newport)
The first No 12 bus from Newport leaves Newport at 09.30, get off at Brighstone Three Bishops 09.52, so our onward timings are based on that.
Car share
In the interests of the air, parking, and non-drivers, if anyone is able to offer, or needs, a car share then please post on WhatsApp group (to join group please message Serena 07564-811690).
Bring a drink. There is no need for packed lunch as we are brunching. Prices from bacon roll £4.25, toast and marmalade £2.50 upwards - see menu on the Tandem website.
Depending on the weather, consider suitable clothing, footwear, walking pole(s), sun cream, drinks, and food. 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 there may be short sections of road walking. Please walk in 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 and postponement notices. You can also check with Serena on 07564-811690.
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.
Emergencies
It's very rare that an emergency occurs, but we may need info about
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.
General
If you would like to join the informal WhatsApp group (even just temporarily), please message Serena on 07564-811690 to be added .
Brighstone village car park, Warnes Lane. They are free and have toilets, or on street parking if car park full.
