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 THE RE-SCHEDULED DATE FOR THE WALK POSTPONED FROM 26 JAN DUE TO BAD WEATHER . LET'S HOPE FOR BETTER CONDITIONS ON THIS SECOND ATTEMPT
Please note the fresh date is now a SATURDAY not Sunday, to avoid a clash with Wight Sole who appear to be running a walk on the Sunday
A circular walk with a drinks or snack stop. Starting from Carisbrooke Priory car park (i.e. the free carpark on the bend opposite the Prior) . A familiar loop for some, and we did it last winter. This time we'll ring the changes and try it the other way round (anti-clockwise). We’ll head past the castle and Clatterford, up onto part of the Tennyson trail, back via Bowcombe, Froglands. Nice walk, a bit of up at the start and downhill at the end but nothing too major. No stiles. Mud situation will be checked nearer the time and the website updated
No loos, cafes, or pubs en route, however there are in Carisbrooke
By car
Park at the Priory carpark at Carisbrooke (free). Or if that is full, there is an alternative honesty charity donation car park just a short way back down Castle Hill.
By public transport
Not the greatest to access by bus, but if you don’t mind a short wait there is a No 6 from Newport bus station at 09.50 which gets to Carisbrooke Priory at 09.57 (or less ideally, a No 7 or No 38 will take you to Carisbrooke and walk up to the Priory).
Car share
In the interests of the air, parking, and non-drivers, if anyone is able to offer, or needs, a carshare then please post on WhatsApp group. To join group if you're not already on it, please message Serena 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.
Additional Notes
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 may be 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 or postponement notices. You can also check with Serena on 07564-811690
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
WhatsApp group
If you would like to join the informal WhatsApp group (even just for the purposes of communicating regarding this specific walk and then exit again), please message Serena on 07564 811690 to be added.
Park at the (free) car park on the bend opposite Carisbrooke Priory. Or if that is full, there is an alternative honesty charity donation car park just a short way back down Castle Hill.
