We are the Isle of Wight Ramblers. We arrange walks, monitor paths and help our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This six mile walk starts at the Library (next to the bus station) at 10.30am. We walk along the Medina River through Shide and Blackwater on the old railway track to Merstone and stop for a picnic lunch at the Old Railway Station.
The path then meanders through farmland towards the end of the walk at The Smithy Car Park at Godshill. Here there are cafes, toilets and a regular bus service nos 2 and 3 back to Newport or Shanklin and Sandown just across the road from the car park.
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
We'd ask you to make sure that we have ready access to this, if needed.
Lord Louis library, 44 Orchard Street, Newport, PO30 1LL
Godshill car park (opposite the Griffin pub)
