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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.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Overview

A circular walk from Ventnor along some less known footpaths behind the town, climbing 200m steeply up to St Boniface Down through the National Trust open access land.  From there we'll drop to Luccombe, then Shanklin for refreshment, before following a section of Worsley Trail up to Shanklin Down, walking back to Ventnor past the radar station.

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
430m / 1411ft
Type:
circular

Some of the paths are narrow and steep.  There may be some stiles and we shall pass through some livestock grazing, and nesting grassland, where dogs will need to be on a short lead.  Paths may be muddy and slippery, depending on the weather leading up to the walk.  Check the forecast for weather on the day and dress appropriately.  We'll be stopping for lunch on the front in Shanklin, please bring your own refreshment or money to buy locally (many options).  We'll be walking on town roads some of the way in both Ventnor and Shanklin.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 55600 77257
Nearest postcode:
PO38 1LE
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Start time:
10:00 am

By the Bandstand in Ventnor Park on Park Avenue

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