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Wight Sole Group

We are the Wight Sole Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in 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

Start @ 10:30 at Priory Car Park, Carisbrooke. A walk of 2 halves: The "town" bit is all pavements & concrete to and around Newport, with a stop in Pan Meadows to enjoy a packed lunch. The "Country" bit, through Blackwater & Gatcombe, is cycle & foot paths. There are a few short sections along fast-moving roads. There is an option to stop at the lunch break (after 4 miles) in Newport & take a (self guided) short cut back to the car park. Bring a packed lunch

Sunday, 6 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Please bring sunscreen and water.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 48899 87601
Nearest postcode:
PO30 1YS
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order.badminton.future
Start time:
10:30 am

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