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Chillerton and Gatcombe walks
Birchmore Experience
Visorando Member
2.89 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
Walk from Rookley Post office back to Rookley Main Road via Birchmore Lane. The Walk on the map actually starts and returns to Oakdene.
The wilderness walkabout
Association / Club / Walk leader2.59 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
Mostly on bridleways with some long but gentle gradients.
The Chillerton Challange
8.16 mi
+758 ft
-755 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
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.
The Chequers Circular
3.40 mi
+233 ft
-253 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
Great walk around the Chequers Inn where you can stop for refreshment after the effort.
Shorwell
4.54 mi
+338 ft
-335 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Shorwell (Isle of Wight)
A walk along bridleways, a ridgeway and open countryside.
Around Arreton
3.24 mi
+105 ft
-125 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Arreton (Isle of Wight)
A walk across farmland and by historic Haseley Manor, one of the oldest houses on the Island.
Curios Carisbrooke
5.17 mi
+282 ft
-269 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newport (Isle of Wight)
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.
Newport and the River Medina
5.21 mi
+197 ft
-220 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newport (Isle of Wight)
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.
From Brighstone to Niton
8.52 mi
+627 ft
-377 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brighstone (Isle of Wight)
Most of this walk overlooks the sea (Brighstone Bay) and is exhilarating. Don't miss Whale Chine, which reveals a narrow but deep, dark gorge. The end of the walk overlooks St Catherine's Point.
This is the third of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.
From the White Horse
4.18 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Niton and Whitwell (Isle of Wight)
A great pub walk from the White Horse in Whitwell.
Around Niton and Whitwell
3.91 mi
+459 ft
-472 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Niton and Whitwell (Isle of Wight)
A walk over the downs and through woodland around Niton and Whitwell.
White Lion to the Buddle Inn
2.83 mi
+269 ft
-374 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Niton and Whitwell (Isle of Wight)
A lovely coastal walk from White Lion to the Buddle Inn.
Around Calbourne
2.04 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Calbourne (Isle of Wight)
A short pub walk across open countryside and through the iconic village of Winkle Street.
From Niton to Shanklin
8.18 mi
+705 ft
-856 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Niton and Whitwell (Isle of Wight)
This walk shows a variety of landscapes from the top of the cliffs, down on the promenades, in the countryside and on the town seafronts.
This is the fourth of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.
Buddle Inn to White Lion in Niton
1.53 mi
+171 ft
-62 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Niton and Whitwell (Isle of Wight)
Heard of the Niton tunnels ? Although the two pubs are easily walkable by road, two more suggestions as follows.
Around Shalfleet and Newbridge
4.77 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A walk alongside a river, an estuary at a National Nature Reserve, farmland and a wood
Around Wootton Bridge
3.02 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Wootton Bridge (Isle of Wight)
A countryside walk from the village to Littletown and the Steam Railway.
Waterside Whippingham
4.21 mi
+49 ft
-171 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Whippingham (Isle of Wight)
This is a linear walk from Whippingham to Newport county town of the Isle of Wight. The return journey to Whippingham can be made on the number 5 bus which leaves from the bus station in Newport. The walk explores St. Mildred's Church at Whippingham and then follows the River Medina south to Newport.
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