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Isle of Wight Group

We are the Isle of Wight Ramblers. We arrange walks, monitor paths and help our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A nicely hilly circular walk from Godshill. Starting from the village car park, we'll go up the Gat Cliff steps (they are easier up than down) onto Stenbury Down and reach the coast at High Hat then on for a sandwich lunch stop at Ventnor Park. Up through the town and choose the Coombe Bottom or V1 route to the top of the Island then return via Wroxall and Freemantle Gate.

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

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.

Additional Notes
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.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 53001 81704
Nearest postcode:
PO38 3JD
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Start time:
9:00 am

Godshill car park, opposite the Griffin inn

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking