We are the Isle of Wight Ramblers. We arrange walks, monitor paths and help our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is a linear walk which goes from Newport library to the Smithy in Godshill. There will be a picnic lunch and there are no stiles.
The walk follows the Old Railway Line and Stenbury Trail through Shide and Blackwater through to Merstone Station where we hope to have our picnic lunch. From there we follow the Stenbury and Yar River Trail through to The Smithy Car park at Godshill. It may be muddy in places but it is a mainly flat walk all the way.
There is a bus stop across the road from the Smithy where there are frequent buses nos. 2 and 3 back to Newport. Parking is also free at the Smithy all day.
There will be two joint walk leaders, Roger M and Eric P. Their phone numbers are:
Eric: 07899 795553
Roger: 07740 541153
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.
Lord Louis library, 44 Orchard Street, Newport, PO30 1LL
Godshill car park (opposite the Griffin pub)
