Welcome Back Walks 2022
Join a variety of wonderful walk leaders on a series of experiences across the Isle of Wight. All activities are free of charge. To book please use the Eventbrite links provided below.
Walk leader | Day | Date | Walk title | Brief description | Meeting place | Grid ref | Postcode | Start | Finish | What 3 words | URL |
Sue Bailey | Sunday | 12.06.22 | Up with the lark | Join some early risers and walk through Northwood House grounds, down to Mornington woods, (where we might hear woodpeckers) along Cowes Green (looking out for cormorants and hearing some tales of ships and yachts that have Cowes connections), back up through Battery Woods, and back along Baring road. We should be back to the carpark by 8.30am. This will be a slow paced walk with stops to look and listen. There are a lot of steps and some short, steep, woodland sections | The Rotunda car park, Northwood House, Cowes | SZ493962 | PO318AZ | 06.30 hrs | 08.30 hrs | ///stumpy.brightly.heartburn | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/339849808927 |
Sue Bailey | Thursday | 09.06.22 | Thorness Bay Low tide walk | This will be a slow paced walk to observe some of the salt marsh and coastal features (including the PLUTO pipes), of Thorness Bay at low tide. Wear beach shoes/wellingtons and bring binoculars, if you have them. | Meet by the shop at Thorness Bay Parkdean resort | SZ452930 | PO31 8NJ | 13.30 hrs | 15.30 hrs | ///forkful.gears.orchestra | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/339889597937 |
Sue Bailey | Wednesday | 26.06.22 | Morning tales for early risers | A story walk for children who are awake far too early! Join Sue the storyteller as we meander through this tiny, but lovely, copse There will be frequent stops for stories about birds and animals that might live there. We will be spotting newly planted trees, identifying some older trees and maybe hearing a woodpecker or magpie. This story walk will be ideal for children aged 4 – 12 | Car Park off Mornington Road, Cowes | SZ489965 | PO31 8AU | 07.30 hrs | 09.30 hrs | ///navy.approvals.cool | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/339895696177 |
Sue Bailey | Friday | 01.07.22 | The end of the day | This is a lovely walk along farm track and across fields to the beach beside Burnt Wood. Weather permitting, we will sit and watch the sunset, while listening to the oystercatchers and watching terns dive. There will be tales about ships and shipwrecks. If it rains in the days leading up to this walk, it might be worth wearing wellies. We will retrace our footsteps along the side of the woodland and finish back at the Sportsman’s Rest. Bring a torch. | Meeting Point: Outside Porchfield village hall | SZ446912 | PO30 4LP | 20.00 hrs | 22.00 hrs | ///riot.framework.eggs | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/339901814477 |
Sue Bailey | Wednesday | 20.07.22 | Northwood House story walk | Come on a story walk around the lovely grounds of Northwood House. Sit under some of its grand trees, feel tucked away in the picnic field, and discover the mound covering the icehouse. In each place, Sue-the-storyteller will tell a traditional nursery tale that most children will be familiar with – so much so, that they can join in and add bits, so that we will end up with the best ever versions of favourite stories. This story walk will be ideal for children aged 3-7 and will be suitable for pushchairs. | Meeting place Near the war memorial, Northwood House, Cowes | SZ493962 | PO31 8AZ | 15.30 hrs | 17.30 hrs | ///riverside.clubbing.radiated | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/339910039077 |
Sue Bailey | Monday | 25.07.22 | Rockpool Rummage | With KG | |||||||
Kathy Grogan | Thursday | 02.06.22 | Wild Night Out | Pyjamas, wellies and a warm jacket is the perfect outfit for this walk along the river and through the woods to find out about nocturnal wildlife, including bats, owls and small mammals. Bring a torch if you have one. | IWC car park in Mill St Yarmouth IW | SZ354896 | PO41 0RA | 20.00 hrs | 22.00 hrs | ///missions.brings.elsewhere | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344891659237 |
Kathy Grogan | Friday | 10.06.22 | Boglin Adventure | A half hour walk along the paths and through the fields to the beach to search for Boglins. Suitable for home educated children. | Brighstone village car park. | SZ427836 | PO30 4BJ | 13.00 hrs | 15.00 hrs | ///deoderant.pebble.spark | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344924888627 |
Kathy Grogan | Tuesday | 14.06.22 | Rockpooling for Grown-ups | A wild night out for grown-ups to explore the rockpools of Bembridge Ledge. Bring shoes you can wear in the water and a net if you have one. | Lane End car park, Bembridge. | SZ658879 | PO35 5TB | 17.00 hrs | 19.00 hrs | ///scorecard.pile.nasal | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344981447797 |
Kathy Grogan | Saturday | 25.06.22 | Boglin Adventure | A half hour walk along the paths and through the fields to the beach to search for Boglins. | Brighstone village car park. | SZ427836 | PO30 4BJ | 14.30 hrs | 16.30 hrs | ///deoderant.pebble.spark | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344993684397 |
Kathy Grogan & Sue Bailey | Monday | 25.07.22 | Rockpool Rummage | A chance to explore the wildlife of the rocky shore at Bembridge Ledge and find out about the plants and animals exposed at low tide. | Lane End car park, Bembridge. | SZ658879 | PO35 5TB | 15.00 hrs | 17.00 hrs | ///scorecard.pile.nasal | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345003323227 |
Kathy Grogan | Wednesday | 27.07.22 | Butterfly Ball | A walk from Arreton village onto the downs to find out about the butterflies of this chalk grassland nature reserve. | The community car park next to the White Lion pub in Arreton | SZ533865 | PO30 3AA | 13.30 hrs | 15.30 hrs | ///broads.waltzes.expires | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345020003117 |
Spencer Brown | Tuesday | 07.06.22 | Morton Marshes | Explore the parts of Morton Marsh that have recently been opened up. When I was there last it was full of orchids and quiet enough to hear a plethora of birds. This walk is around the marshes so is mostly flat, but there are two stiles. There are rest stops and you can shorten the walk if desired. | Car Park at Brading Roman villa | SZ600863 | PO360EN | 17.00 hrs | 19.00 hrs | ///strutted.bubble.river | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345027776367 |
Spencer Brown | Tuesday | 21.06.22 | Myths & Legends of Brading | Ascend Brading down via the Butterfly path then descend into Nunwell and walk along the ancient road to Little Jane’s House and back to the villa. There is so much to learn and see en route, come and share your knowledge too. The first part of the walk is the uphill section. The footpaths that take you up Brading Down are surprisingly gentle. | Car Park at Brading Roman villa | SZ600863 | PO360EN | 17.00 hrs | 19.30 hrs | ///strutted.bubble.river | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345090062667 |
Spencer Brown | Tuesday | 28.06.22 | Roman Landscape & Butterflies | Ascend Brading down via the path from Morton Manor and the Butterfly walk then along the ridge of the Down and descend using the other half of the butterfly walk. Last time we found nuts eaten by red squirrels and some by dormice. Brading Down shows evidence of Iron Age and Roman farming and we will try to trace the lynchets. The view from the top is wonderful in the evening, especially when you are given time to take it in | Car Park at Brading Roman villa | SZ600863 | PO360EN | 17.00 hrs | 19.00 hrs | ///strutted.bubble.river | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345092349507 |
Spencer Brown | Tuesday | 05.07.22 | Alverstone Roman Remains | Rise from the villa to the ‘quiet road’ to Alverstone. In Roman times this was the first crossing point of the Eastern Yar. We return via the old railway line and Sandown levels to the Villa. | Car Park at Brading Roman villa | SZ600863 | PO360EN | 17.00 hrs | 20.00 hrs | ///strutted.bubble.river | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346629447007 |
Spencer Brown | Tuesday | 12.07.22 | Brading Marshes | Explore both sides of the marshes, searching for the lost village of Wolverton, while enjoying the varied wildlife: last time we saw white tailed eagles and heard Water Rails. There are rest stops and you can shorten the walk if desired. | Car Park at Brading Roman villa | SZ600863 | PO360EN | 17.00 hrs | 19.00 hrs | ///strutted.bubble.river | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346631152107 |
Spencer Brown | Tuesday | 19.07.22 | Morton Marshes | Explore the parts of Morton Marsh that have recently been opened up. When I was there last it was full of orchids and quiet enough to hear a plethora of birds. This walk is around the marshes so is mostly flat, but there are two stiles. There are rest stops and you can shorten the walk if desired. | Car Park at Brading Roman villa | SZ600863 | PO360EN | 17.00 hrs | 19.00 hrs | ///strutted.bubble.river | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346637862177 |
Chris & Frankie | Monday | 30.05.22 | Godshill & Appledurcombe | Circular walk. Great views, varied landscape and local heritage connections. Aprox 5 miles. Moderate pace. Some hilly sections, steps and stiles. Sturdy footwear essential. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. | Meet at the public car park oppostive Griffin pub in Godshill. | SZ530817 | PO383JD | 17.30 hrs | 20.00 hrs | ///twig.upwardly.messed | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346641352617 |
Chris & Frankie | Wednesday | 08.06.22 | Two Forts out West | Circular walk. Great views, varied landscape and local heritage connections. Aprox 5 miles. Moderate pace. Some hilly sections, steps and stiles. Sturdy footwear essential. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. | Meet at the public car park at Fort Victoria, Yarmouth. | SZ338898 | PO410NA | 17.30 hrs | 20.00 hrs | ///upwards.unlisted.national | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346646808937 |
Chris & Frankie | Monday | 13.06.22 | Brighstone & The Longstone | Circular walk. Great views, varied landscape and local heritage connections. Aprox 5 miles. Moderate pace. Some hilly sections, steps and stiles. Sturdy footwear essential. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. | Public car park, Warnes Lane, Brighstone. | PO304BJ | 17.30 hrs | 20.00 hrs | ///window.gladiator.outsize | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346648042627 | |
Chris & Frankie | Wednesday | 29.06.22 | Eastern Yar Explorer | Circular walk. Great views, varied landscape and local heritage connections. Aprox 5 miles. Moderate pace. Some hilly sections, steps and stiles. Sturdy footwear essential. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. | Public car park, School Lane, Newchurch. | SZ533854 | PO360NN | 17.30 hrs | 20.00 hrs | ///everyone.laugh.starfish | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346654251197 |
Chris & Frankie | Monday | 04.07.22 | Tennyson Down & Headon Warren | Circular walk. Great views, varied landscape and local heritage connections. Aprox 6 miles. Moderate pace. Some hilly sections, steps and stiles. Sturdy footwear essential. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. | Totland War Memorial, Church Hill, Totland (park on the road or at the public car park beside the Church Hall | SZ327868 | PO390BL | 17.30 hrs | 20.00 hrs | ///showcase.dots.croaking | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346659015447 |
Chris & Frankie | Wednesday | 13.07.22 | Carisbrooke to Gatcombe round. | Circular walk. Great views, varied landscape and local heritage connections. Aprox 6 miles. Moderate pace. Some hilly sections, steps and stiles. Sturdy footwear essential. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. | Public car park, Carisbrooke Priory, Whitcombe Road, Carisbrooke. | SZ490875 | PO301YS | 17.30 hrs | 20.00 hrs | ///licks.landed.fight | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/346661623247 |