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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

Overview

This will be a moderate, undulating walk. There are just three stiles and some mud and woodlands. There is a short distance of road walking on Skinners Lane. We recommend that you bring some refreshments to sustain yourself on the way. Please note that there are no public toilets.

Saturday, 9 March 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Travel
There is street parking on Lake Green Road PO36 9HJ, Fairview Crescent or Roseway.  There is no parking on Lake Common unmade up road. Car sharing would be appreciated as spaces could be limited. Buses 2, 3 and 8 stop at the top of Lake Green Road by the Tesco Express; then you would walk along the road and stop at the bridge on the common.

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. 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.

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. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 58666 84024
Nearest postcode:
PO36 9HJ
what3words:
originate.skies.dares
Start time:
10:30 am

Lake Green Road, Sandown

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