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Waterside Whippingham
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
Around Cowes
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.91 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Cowes (Isle of Wight)
A town walk, looking at some of the interesting architectural and historical features.
Newport and the River Medina
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Curios Carisbrooke
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Around Wootton Bridge
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Around Arreton
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Around Shalfleet and Newbridge
Association / Club / Walk leader 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 Calbourne
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Exbury village and Lepe
National Park 5.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Exbury and Lepe (Hampshire)
Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest and a mile from the Solent coast, Exbury is a peaceful and beautiful village with a fascinating history and important war time links to Lepe and the build up to D-Day. The walk starts at the famous Exbury Gardens then takes you along field and woodland paths to Lepe for spectacular views across the Solent. returning inland through farms and woodland to Exbury village.
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.
Ashlett Creek to Calshot Spit
National Park 2.79 mi
+13 ft
-115 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
Starting from Fawley town centre, with views over Southampton Water and the historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. This walk is great for families with young children, starting from Fawley town centre and following a pretty country lane with views over Southampton Water to the small and historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. It then passes the Jolly Sailor pub and 19th century tidal mill before following the coast through a contrasting landscape of industry and wildlife.
The Chequers Circular
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
The wilderness walkabout
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.59 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
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Shorwell
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
From Brighstone to Niton
Visorando Member 
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.
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