South Downs - Isle of Wight Brading to Ryde - Early Start

Waveney Group

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Overview

Eight miles walking. A lot of supporting public transport. Portsmouth Park and Ride. £4. Car share. Five can ride the bus, both ways, on one car ticket. WightLink FastCat ferry. £20 to 30 return. Train from Ryde to Brading. £4 to 5, single. This might be a replacement bus! Walk from Brading to Ryde. Get the ferry back. Return to the Park and Ride. 500 feet ascent and descent.

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Start time:: 8:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 152.4m / 500ft
Type:: circular

Please bring a picnic.

We have a "No Dogs" policy but registered assistance dogs are always welcome.

Waveney Ramblers will welcome local ramblers joining us on this walk.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 64153 03192
Nearest postcode:: PO2 8AN
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Start time:: 8:15 am

Meet at the Tipner Park and Ride. £4 per car. Up to five people can travel on one car ticket.

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