We are the Isle of Wight Ramblers. We arrange walks, monitor paths and help our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Serena H.
A relaxed, virtually flat, circular walk of roughly five miles from Fort Victoria, going up one side of the river and down the other. There's an old church, swans, a short diversion into Mill Copse and then back to Fort Victoria for a picnic lunch by the sea - bring your own, or bring something to share. There is also a choice of cafes at Fort Victoria if required.
Free parking and loos at Fort Victoria.
The walk itself is estimated to finish back at Fort Victoria at approx 12.30pm - then allowing a further say hour till 1.30pm for picnic, weather permitting, and stated timings on programme are based on that. However obviously that timing is totally down to individual preference should you wish to linger longer, shorter, or not at all !
(In the event of bad weather we may need to reschedule as a rainy picnic isn't much fun. So please keep an eye for any amendment/cancellation notices).
TRAVEL
Bus
No 7 bus to Westhill Lane and walk down to Fort Victoria (or let me know and we can meet you on the main road).
Car
Large free carpark at Fort Victoria.
Car share - generally
In the interests of the air, parking, and non-drivers, if anyone is able to offer, or needs, a car share in respect of all or part of the travel for this walk, then please post on WhatsApp group (to join group please message Serena 07564-811690).
Drinks and picnic items either personal or to share.
Depending on the weather, consider suitable clothing, footwear, walking pole(s), 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
Please note there are short sections of road walking – please walk in 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 /postponement notices. You can also check with Serena on 07564-811690
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.
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.
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.
General
If you would like to join the informal WhatsApp group (or even just temporarily for the purposes of communications regarding this specific walk and then exit again) , please message Serena on 07564-811690 to be added.
Fort Victoria (free) car park, Norton, Yarmouth.
