The Robert Hooke Trail - 4.5 miles
A guided walk around half of the Robert Hooke Trail with an introduction to the life and career of the important scientist who was born in Freshwater in 1635. It includes views of the Yar Estuary and Freshwater Bay and the thatched church of St Agnes.
Length of walk: 4.5 miles (approx 3 hours)
Walk Leader: Robert Hooke Society Freshwater
Walk Cost: Voluntary donation requested but not obligatory (cash on the day).
Type of Walk: Circular
Pace of Walk: Moderate - This walk will follow a moderate 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:
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Toilets along route
- Good walking footwear recommended
- Family friendly
- Takes in coastal scenery
- Takes in woodlands
- There are stiles on the route
- There are steps on the route
Nearest Bus Stop:
Hooke Hill (number 7) - check your route: islandbuses.info
