Worcester Ramblers
Isle of Wight Walking Week Itinerary
Saturday 3rd – Saturday 10th September 2016
Saturday 3rd September 2016
The New Forest – Bolton’s Bench
6 miles
Bring a packed lunch
11.00 Meet at the War Memorial at Bolton’s Bench Car Park SO43 7NL; GR SZ304082.
Drive to Lyndhurst, turn left into the High Street, continue past the Porsche Garage onto the Beaulieu
Road (B3056) and the car park is on the right. There are three car parks in the area. Nearest toilets
are in car park off the High Street. A fairly level leisurely walk around White Moor and the Denny
Enclosure, picnic lunch on route.
Walk should finish 2.30/45pm. Lymington ferry terminal (SO41 5SB) is less than 30 minute’s by car
from the Lyndhurst so we will have plenty of time to check in for the 16.00hrs ferry departure.
Walk leaders: Dave and Sandra C.
Phone: 07553 637671
20.30 Pub Meet
Meet Stan on the green in front of the chalets for a ten-minute walk into KING HARRYS BAR, Shanklin Old
Village. Shanklin
Sunday 4th September 2016
09.30 For both walk options meet on the green outside the chalets
Walk 1. Shanklin & Luccombe
8.5 miles
Bring a packed lunch
A leisurely ascent to the top of Luccombe Down, then down to Luccombe Village. We follow the coastal
path to Shanklin, from where there is a gentle ascent back to the site. Weather permitting - excellent
views all day! Walk leaders: Stan & Pauline
Phone: 07910 263624
Walk 2. Shanklin circular walk
13 miles
Bring snacks & packed lunch Circular walk
to the coast, from the campsite we join the dismantled railway path to Wroxall. Passing
Appuldurcombe House we cross Stenbury Down on to St Lawrence. We then join the coast path to
Shanklin via Ventnor. Walk leaders: Rod & Jenny
Phone: 07456 374848
20.00 Pub Meet
Meet on the green in front of the chalets for a short walk into town to enjoy a nightcap or two.
Monday 5th September 2016
Reminder to pay Alan £10 per person in cash if attending the final evening Carvery
09.30 For both walk options meet on the green outside the chalets
Walk 1. Brighstone and Mottistone Downs
8.5 miles
Bring a packed lunch
Car share to the Village Car Park, Brighstone PO30 4AH; SZ427827. (Free)
A leisurely walk from Brighstone over Brighstone Down to the prettiest street in the IOW, Winkle
Street, Calbourne, then up to Mottistone Down passing the Longstone on the return route. Option to
visit Mottistone (NT) or the Three Bishops P.H. after the walk.
Walk leader: Heather & Charles
Phone: 07769 039867
Walk 2. Brighstone and Afton Down
12.5 miles Bring a packed lunch
Car share to the Village Car Park, Brighstone PO30 4AH; SZ427827. (Free) Moderate walk through
Brighstone Forest to Afton Down returning along the coastal path.
Walk leaders: Gareth & Annette
Phone: 07752 845114
20.00 Pub Meet
Meet on the green outside the chalets and follow the thirstiest person to a local hostelry.
Tuesday 6th September 2016
09.30 For both walk options meet on the green outside the chalets
Walk 1. Carisbrooke Castle Walk & Sightseeing 6.5 miles Bring a packed lunch
Car share to Carisbrooke Castle Car Park Castle Hill, Newport PO30 1XY (NT) SZ489876
A leisurely walk from Carisbrooke Castle following Lukely Brook and returning via the Shepherds Trail.
Will be time after to visit the Castle.
Walk leader: Sandie E.
Phone: 07745 248559
Walk 2. Carisbrooke Castle and the Downs 10 miles
Bring a packed lunch
Car share to Carisbrooke Castle Car, Castle Hill, Newport PO30 1XY (NT) SZ489876, A moderate walk
from Carisbrooke Castle crossing Lukely Brook to Bowcombe, Frogland Copse, Chillerton Down and
returning via the Shepherds Trail.
Walk leader: Derek H
Phone: 07730 221444 Text only please Derek is deaf.
20.00 Pub Meet: Farewell drink to wish Stan & Pauline a safe trip home
Meet Alan & Trish on the green in front of the chalets for the short walk to a Shanklin pub.
Wednesday 7th September 2016
09.15 Meet on the green outside the chalets (Just one walk option today)
Brading by train
9 miles
Bring a packed lunch
Walk to Shanklin Station to catch 09.38am train to Brading. A moderate walk to Bembridge Windmill
(time to visit NT Windmill) then head south to the coast which we follow south over Culver Down to
Sandown and back to Shanklin.
Walk leaders: Cliff & Jane
Phone: 07815 678229
Fish and Chips and the Best of the West End Show
Meet on the green outside the chalets at
17.45 for the earlier sitting to walk to the Fish & Chip restaurant
with Alan T.
18.45 for the later sitting to walk to the Fish & Chip restaurant
with Cliff D.
20.00 Show goers meet up at Shanklin Theatre for The Best of
the West End Show
Thursday 8th September 2016
Complimentary ice creams today
09.15 For both walks meet on the green outside the chalets
Walk 1. West Wight
7 miles
Bring a packed lunch
Car share to Afton Down Car Park, Military Road, Near Freshwater Bay (Nearest
Postcode Golf Club PO40 9TZ) SZ350857 (Free) A leisurely walk from Freshwater Bay
along Tennyson Down, a few short ups and downs to the Needles Old Battery (time to
visit NT) before returning via Alum Bay.
Walk leaders: Dave
Phone: 07810 398233
Walk 2. West Wight
12 miles
Bring a packed lunch
Car share to Afton Down Car Park, Military Road, Near Freshwater Bay (Nearest Postcode Golf Club
PO40 9TZ) SZ350857 (Free) A moderate walk along the Freshwater Way to Yarmouth, the route then
follows the coastal path (now reopened) around Totland Bay and Alum Bay to the Needles Battery,
returning on the Tennyson Trail
Walk leaders: Josie & Kath
Phone: Josie. 07543 606324 Kath. 07717 942377
20.00 Pub Meet
Meet on the green outside the chalets for the ten-minute walk into Shanklin to sample some of the
local fayre.
Friday 9th September 2016
09.15 For both walks meet on the green outside the chalets
Walk 1. Appuldurcombe Trail
6 miles
Bring a packed lunch
Car share to Godshill Car Park, High Street, Godshill PO38 3JD; SZ530817 (Free)
A leisurely walk from Godshill across to Appuldurcombe and Stenbury Downs, then back through
Appuldurcombe Park. After the walk there will be the opportunity to visit Godshill village or
Appuldurcombe (English Heritage)
Walk leaders: Heather & Charles
Phone: 07769 039867
Walk 2. St Catherine’s Hill & Stenbury Down 10 miles
Bring a packed lunch
Car share to Gore Down, Black gang Road; SZ491667. Moderate down land and coastal walk with
excellent sea views.
Walk leaders: Mel & Liz
Phone: 07918 666608
Carvery and Gnome truths!!
18.00 Meet Alan T in the usual place to walk to our final
evening meal Two course carvery at a generously subsidised
price of £10 per person.
It will include a free Pre Dinner drink of pint of beer, medium
glass of wine, soft drink, and after dinner tea or coffee.
Please give Alan £10 per person in cash before
Monday 5th September.
After dinner presentation of gnome awards, be prepared to find
out what the gnome folk really thought of some of your gnomes!
Saturday 10th September 2016
Make your way to Yarmouth Ferry PO41 0PB, the ferry departure time is 10.05 please arrive 30 mins
before to book in.
Have a safe trip home
Holiday Coordinators: Alan & Trish 07738 153430