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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.

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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

A circular walk with a drinks or snack stop. Starting from Carisbrooke Priory car park. A familiar loop for some, and we did it last winter. This time we'll ring the changes and try it the other way round (anti-clockwise). We’ll head past Clatterford and up onto part of the Tennyson trail, back via Bowcombe, Froglands, and the Castle. Nice walk, a bit of up and down but nothing too major. No stiles. Mud situation will be checked nearer the time and the website updated

By car
Park at the Priory carpark at Carisbrooke (free). Or if that is full, there is an alternative honesty charity donation car park just a short way back down Castle Hill.

By public transport
Not the greatest to access by bus, but if you don’t mind a short wait there is a No 6 from Newport bus station at 09.50 which gets to Carisbrooke Priory at 09.57 (or less ideally, a No 7 or No 38 will take you to Carisbrooke and walk up to the Priory).

Car share
In the interests of the air, parking, and non-drivers, if anyone is able to offer, or needs, a carshare then please post on WhatsApp group. To join group if you're not already on it, please message Serena 07564-811690.

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
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 stick, 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 there may be short sections of road walking. Please walk in 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 or postponement  notices. You can also check with Serena on 07564-811690

Emergencies

It's very rare that an emergency occurs, but we may need info about

  • Any health concerns that you have
  • Any emergency contact information

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.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 48937 87560
Nearest postcode:
PO30 1YS
what3words:
simmer.dried.remains
Start time:
10:30 am

Park at the Priory car park (free). Or if that is full, there is an alternative honesty charity donation car park just a short way back down Castle Hill.

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