Roman Wight - 3.5 miles
From Carisbrooke Castle we descend into the Bowcombe Valley, walking past Roman villas and settlements. Meandering our way alongside the Lukely Brook, we shall see how this ancient waterway carved out this important landscape.
Length of walk: 3.5 miles (approx 2 hours)
Walk Leader: Kelly Wetherick
Walk Cost: Payment required, £5 payment to walk leader cash or card on the day.
Type of Walk: Circular
Start Location: Car park opposite Carisbrooke Priory, Whitcombe Road, Carisbrooke. PO30 1YS, Grid reference - SZ 48953 87558.
Pace of Walk: Gentle - This walk will follow a gentle pace.
Walk grade: Fairly Easy - Gentle, rolling landscape, walking on paths with good to average surfaces. Some walking on gentle inclines, some stiles or steps to be expected en route.
Mobility level: Suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Facilities:
- Rest Stops
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Good walking footwear recommended
- Takes in woodlands
- There are stiles on the route
- There are steps on the route
Nearest Bus Stop:
Castle priory (Number - 6) - check your route: islandbuses.info
