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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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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This walk is just 4.4 miles, with some hilly bits.  From the village of Shorwell we go through the grounds of Wolverton to the main road, from where we ascend to the top of Limerstone Down, then follow the top of the down to take the Northcourt permissive path.  As the 'wooden' road bridge is now closed, we go down into the depths of the dell, to emerge directly onto the road, where care is very much required. The dell has good steps and some kind person has even provided a hand rail.  After crossing the road we go through woodland to return to the village centre.

Do bring food, if you think you will need it, and a drink.

This walk will be led by Vanessa (‭07419 825246‬) and Maria (‭07926 353108‬).

Sunday, 28 April 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.1km / 4.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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.

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.   

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 45700 82501
Nearest postcode:
PO30 3JR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Shorwell, Russell Road (roadside parking)

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 quarterly 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