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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.

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

This walk starts at the disused Merstone railway station and goes to the top of St. George's Down. 

There are three stiles and there is one steep, though short, grass descent.  There are some uneven surfaces but it is mostly good drainage underfoot. Among the interesting views, you do get an impressive view of the biomass feed plant from the top of St. George’s Down. Toilets and beverages are available at the Dairyman’s Daughter in Arreton for a short stop. 

Saturday, 13 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
148.7m / 488ft
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.

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

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 52599 84501
Nearest postcode:
PO30 3DQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Merstone, old railway 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