We are the Isle of Wight Ramblers. We arrange walks, monitor paths and help our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This walk unfortunately has had to be changed. The path going up near Rowridge is closed and unfortunately the nearest practical walkaround meant another three miles or so. So we will start at Gotten Leaze, which is a small car park on Lynch Lane, between the Jubilee car park and Calbourne. We are still going through Westover Farm and Shalfleet to Newtown, as before. When it gets here you will have an opportunity to explore this largely forgotten corner of the island, before turning south and heading home. The route takes us past the pretty hamlets of Five Houses and Winkle Street, and back to Gotten Leaze.
There is more road walking than before, but this is on roads that don't see many cars and that are a pleasure to walk along. There is however a stretch of around 200 yards which goes along the Yarmouth to Newport road, which could be busy and where you will need to walk in a single file and take good care.
You should bring a picnic lunch.
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.
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.
Gotten Leaze, Lynch Lane, nr. Calbourne
