The Freshwater Circle - 3.5 miles
Beginning at Dimbola, once home to pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, this walk will discover the landscapes that were known to her and her creative contemporaries. It will include the iconic views from Tennyson Down and will pass through the estate of the home of the poet himself at Farringford.
Length of walk: 3.5 miles (approx 2 hours)
Walk Leader: Kelly Wetherick
Walk Cost: Voluntary donation requested but not obligatory.
Walk Start Point: Dimbola Museum and Galleries PO40 9QE
Type of Walk: Circular
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: Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind
Facilities:
- Rest Stops
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Good walking footwear recommended
- Family friendly
- Takes in coastal scenery
- Takes in woodlands
- There are steps on the route
Nearest Bus Stop:
The Needles Breezer tour bus (Mar-Oct), the No. 12 and the ‘FYT’ bus, all stop near Dimbola (Gate Lane stop). The No. 7 also stops in Freshwater (15 mins walk). Check your route: islandbuses.info.
