Shorwell walks

A walk along bridleways, a ridgeway and open countryside.

Mostly on bridleways with some long but gentle gradients.

This recommended walk of about 9 miles will take you over the river Medina, up and over Ramsdown to Chillerton village. Then north to Gatcombe to start the climb onto Newbarn Down and Chillerton Down with panoramic views across the island. Passing close to the TV mast you descend through the old marl pits and return via the water meadows of the wilderness.

Great walk around the Chequers Inn where you can stop for refreshment after the effort.

Walk from Rookley Post office back to Rookley Main Road via Birchmore Lane. The Walk on the map actually starts and returns to Oakdene.

A walk over the downs and through woodland around Niton and Whitwell.

A short pub walk across open countryside and through the iconic village of Winkle Street.

A lovely coastal walk from White Lion to the Buddle Inn.

A great pub walk from the White Horse in Whitwell.

Heard of the Niton tunnels ? Although the two pubs are easily walkable by road, two more suggestions as follows.

Easy and lovely pub walk from The Sun Inn passing through fields and along the coast.

This is a pleasant stroll along some of the more unfamiliar parts of the island, with fine views towards the sea as you come down from Mottistone Down.

Starting in the heart of Newport, you'll soon emerge into the countryside surrounding the town, crossing open fields on the approach to Carisbrooke Castle.

A walk starting in Newport, along a new riverside path, by a marina and then through woods and open countryside before returning to the urban setting.

A walk across farmland and by historic Haseley Manor, one of the oldest houses on the Island.

A walk alongside a river, an estuary at a National Nature Reserve, farmland and a wood

A coastal walk overlooking Newtown estuary and the Solent.

A walk through woodland and to a creek and on along the coast.

A countryside walk from the village to Littletown and the Steam Railway.