We are the Isle of Wight Ramblers. We arrange walks, monitor paths and help our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Well I think that I've now arrived at a good route, given what weather conditions have been like. It's good underfoot, with quite a lot of it up on the downs. It goes from Wellow, over the flat prairie-like ground to the west and along the path to the south of Tapnell Farm towards East Afton Farm. Just before that we turn up towards the downs and go along there more or less to Freshwater Cliffs car park, where we go back along the tops. We pass the Mottistone going as far as the Jubilee car park (or maybe, depending on how we're getting on, Brighstone Down, which will put on another 1.5 miles) and then turn back on ourselves, through the forest, pass Shalcombe Manor, cross the middle road, go close to Churchill Farm to Wellow.
It should be an excellent walk!
Food
Packed 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. Walking poles can be particularly useful in winter in helping you to stay upright! 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.
WhatsApp group
If you would like to join the informal WhatsApp group (even just for the purposes of communicating regarding this specific walk and then exit again), please message Serena on 07564 811690 to be added.
Wellow Main Road lay-by
