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The Island's Coastal Path Issue 117 Isle of Wight Ramblers 8.2012 News and information from the Isle of ALKWight walk walkTALK is sponsored by Area and Groups THE GOVERNMENT RECENTLY announced in the House of Lords that it intends having a consultation about the future Wight Coast Trail. This is now on their website www. defra.gov.uk/consult/2012/07/24/ iow-access-mcaa/. The consultation will finish on Friday 16th November. The All members are urged to use this opportunity to forward their views Island’s to DEFRA. There are two questions: coastal the first is “Should the Isle of Wight be included?”; the second is path “Should it receive priority?” If you a don’t have a computer, please write to DEFRA at: Coast and Access Implementation Team, DEFRA, Zone 1/09, Temple Quay House, 2 The step Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6EB. The IW Ramblers has been campaigning for a truly coastal path, closer as part of the Marine and Coastal Our campaign for a Path Act 2009, which includes the complete Isle of Wight provision of an English Coastal Path. coast path has moved Plans have been rolled out to complete a large part of the up a gear. Here, David National Trail by 2017. Islands are Howarth gives a brief not automatically included and we insight into progress have submitted a case for the Isle of Wight. You can find details of our campaign on our website www. iowramblers.com/page17.htm We are urging the government to provide a trail around our Island within the next three years. This would be not only a big boost to the tourist economy but also a unique opportunity for landowners to increase business opportunities by providing the facilities that will be needed to service an increase in the number of visitors. The IW Council has recently been awarded a £4 million grant ALSO IN THIS ISSUE... for sustainable tourism. This will Have wheels, will ramble include the provision of new cycle routes and long distance paths with Cowes and the royals all IT support needed by tourists. For those in peril The new paths should be available Donate-a-gate in 2014. This should make the Island Moov’ it! one of the best tourist locations for Leading the way walkers and cyclists. The provision of a Wight Coast Trail would be the Autumn/winter walks programme jewel in the crown of this project. www.iowramblers.com walkTALK Welcome... SunSun shinesshines EverEver thoughtthought you’dyou’d likelike toto Donate-a-Gate?Donate-a-Gate? ... to walkTALK, the newsletter from the forfor visitorvisitor The Isle of Wight Isle of Wight Ramblers. If you’re new to If you’re looking for Ramblers Donate-a-Gate walking, or if you’ve not seen walkTALK Louise scheme is supported before, why not join us? Benefits include: Louise a novel and inspiring by these Island •260 led walks on the Island each year; way to... suppliers: •talks and discussions about Island features and heritage; •walking holidays; • commemorate a special event; •national Walk magazine and walkTALK; • remember a loyal family pet; •discounts from leading outdoor suppliers • mark the life of a loved one; (eg Cotswold; Blacks) and HF Holidays; Marcus Matthews • promote your organisation... T 07733 042 685 •support for an organisation campaigning E [email protected] for greater access to the countryside. ...then Donate-a-Gate! W redhillfarmdesigns.co.uk Joining us couldn’t be easier. And if you pay For lovers of walking and the by direct debit, there’s £10 off the price! countryside, a commemorative GATES Just go to www.iowramblers.com and footpath gate is an opportunity to supplied and fitted, click on the membership link. create a memorial that will provide any size, anywhere improved access to fellow walkers A WARM WELCOME to new members: NEIL HOLLAND for years to come. Main Group IN EARLY APRIL, Walks Programme three months on the Island whilst she 07511 564810 Mrs A M Arney Sandown Co-ordinator Carol Hamilton led a walk and her husband were renovating a A donation of £460 will finance Mr John Senior Somerset called The Chale Challenge which took property in Ryde. A Ramblers member, a new footpath gate which will Mr Christopher Blows Ventnor in the Pepperpot and Hoy Monument. she made contact via the website incorporate an oak plaque at a Mrs L Marriott Freshwater Although there were 24 participants, and joined Carol on numerous walks, suitable Island location. Mr A Marriott Freshwater the weather gods did not oblige, so soon becoming a firm friend to all she For more information, call Mike Ms S Parker Bembridge unfortunately there are no pictures met. Carol says Louise has regretfully Slater on 752997 or log on to Ms P Long Freshwater from the walk. But when Carol recce’d now moved on, but judging by her www.iowramblers.com Mr C Western Wroxall it during a brief burst of summer in expression, she certainly seems to Telephone 01983 741207 Mrs C Austin Wroxall March, the weather was glorious. Our have enjoyed her stay! www.countyfencing.co.uk Mrs C Ainsworth Norton picture shows Louise Humphries on St • See page 6 for a further exploration of Mr A Bradley Norton Catherine’s Down. She was spending this stunning area of the Island. Mrs G Byerley Ryde Mr S Duffin Shanklin DAVID blue sea and Wight Sole Walks Mr L Thorne Niton HOWARTH’S And the sky, which also Mrs L Thorne Niton RECENT Photo- has some cloud Mr F Bowen Ventnor graphy Walk winner is... interest. Autumn/ Winter 2012-2013 Mrs S Beardsmore Seaview brought forward Mike wins a bottle For younger ramblers – friendly welcome guaranteed! Check the website for latest details: www.wightsole.org.uk Mr G Bowen Ryde a wide selection of Saumur to toast Tues 23rd Aug Seafront Stroll on the roads unless going to pub afterwards. Sun 11th Nov Tennyson Down the Other Way toughest hills on the Island (or so I’ve been told of pictures from Mr J Catchpole Alverstone his success. Meet Yaverland car park at 6pm for a stroll to Walk over the downs and along Ferns bottom! Round after the last time). About 10 miles. Bring a Mr A Entwhistle Ventnor a group of very Shanklin and back with a stop for a glass of pop 8 miles. Allow 4 hours. Packed lunch. Possible Meet in Freshwater at the foot of Tennyson packed lunch. Allow 5 hours. GR530817 Mandy Bangerter Ms H Meyer Brading enthusiastic somewhere on the way. About 4 miles, 2 hours. drink in Crown afterwards. GR 456829 Down (by public toilets) at 10.30am GR for a 12 Tracey 867603 Mrs A Murphy Shanklin snappers.There was worthy Gary 299511 Gary 299511 mile walk. Bring a packed lunch. Allow 5 hours. Sun 9th Dec Trains, Planes and Automobiles Mrs S Belfitt Shanklin were 64 entries runner-up, with GR 345858 Sun 2nd Sept Brighstone to Yafford Sun 28th Oct Wroxall Downs and Hollows Meet 10.30am at Lake Common for an 8 mile Mrs G Parmenter Shanklin her creative and Toby 249629 comprising a Meet at 10.30am in the village car park behind Meet at 10.30am at Wroxall main car park for walk. Bring a packed lunch and allow 4 hours. unusual shot of Mr G Langshaw St Helens wide variety of the pub. A stroll to Yafford and back along the an 8 mile walk. Bring a packed lunch. Allow 4 Sun 25th Nov Godshill Killer Walk GR587839 Mr D Wolfe Newport subjects and styles. reflections in a coast. 6.5 miles. Allow 3 hours. Packed Lunch. hours. GR 552798 Tougher than the Chillerton Challenge! Meet Kerrie 07883040120 Mrs B Wolfe Newport Worthy winner stream. There are Possible drink in Three Bishops afterwards. GR Martin 867603 10.30am in the public car park for a set of the Sun 23rd Dec Brading and Christmas Drink Mrs L Griffiths East Cowes strong diagonals 427827 was Mike Slater, Walk Mrs C McKarracher Cowes contrasting with Dave and Suzanne 282322 with his picture of Meet 10.30am at Brading Station for a 7 mile natural organic Wightsole Freshwater Bay. Sun 16th Sept Arreton Barns Amble walk and then enjoy a Christmas drink at a Miss Diane Huskisson Newport forms. Meet at 10.30am for a walk to Rookley, local hostelry afterwards. Allow 3.5 hours, plus The chalk path Gatcombe and round. 13 miles. Allow 6 hours. The focal point is drinking time! GR 609868 leads the eye Packed lunch. GR 533866 Alison 810220 into the shot, with the red coat – with Alison 810220 a neat visual pun of human interest Sun 30th Sept Lymington and New Forest Walk in the form of the the photographer Want to be on our email list for on the bridge him- Meet in Yarmouth to catch 10.30am ferry to walkers leading Lymington. 9-10 miles. Packed lunch. Greater walks? self being photo- to focal point of than 6 hours parking required (£6.50) or park at Contact Gary 299511 or HYPERLINK graphed by Mandy. the Bay and cliffs. Bouldnor and walk into Yarmouth. Hope to get “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected] There is good Her prize is her the 1645 ferry back. GR 353898 Total membership Chris 07919 893763 for the IW Ramblers colour with the choice of any of Lost or running late? 552 contrast of white the IW Ramblers’ Sun 14th Oct Shorwell Stroll Gary’s mobile number is 07804 856249 Main Group – 520 Wightsole – 31 Not in a group – 1 chalk cliffs against range of walking Meet 10.30am at the Crown Inn.
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