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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Circular walk from Ryde via Ashey sea mark, Merstone Down, Havenstreet, Firestone Copse and Quarr Abbey

Sunday, 11 August 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
440m / 1444ft
Type:
circular

 

Meet to catch catamaran at 0915 from Portsmouth Harbour, and walk down pier to start.

Alternatively use Hovercraft at 0930 (booking advised)

Pub at Havenstreet, tea room/shop at Quarr Abbey 

Map OL29 Isle of Wight 

Draft - details likely to change

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 62893 00023
Nearest postcode:
PO1 3TT
what3words:
lions.silent.spray
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 59371 92918
Nearest postcode:
PO33 2HE
what3words:
valley.senior.nurses
Start time:
10:00 am

Ryde Esplanade station

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