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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
  • 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

Overview

This is a "Save the Date" entry so please do come back nearer the time for more information.

Not quite sure where we're going yet. The programme will be updated with further details once the route has been recced . But basically it is planned to be a circular walk of approx 5 miles from the Old Smithy carpark (free / toilets) at Godshill . Cafe  (or pub  !) at the end for anyone who wishes.

By car

Park at Godshill carpark (free / toilets).

In the interests of the air, roads, parking, and non-drivers, if anyone is able to offer, or needs, a carshare then please post on the whatsapp group . To join the group please message Serena 07564-811690.

By bus:

Regular No 2 and No 3 buses from both Newport and Ryde directions.

 Additional Notes:

  • Drink
  • Snack if wished

Depending on the weather, consider suitable clothing, footwear, walking stick, 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.

There are some sections of road walking, so 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.

Whatsapp
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 .

Sunday, 15 September 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 53009 81691
Nearest postcode:
PO38 3JD
what3words:
dispenser.catchers.electrode
Start time:
10:30 am

Godshill - Old Smithy carpark (free)

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