Walks for Women: Calbourne Mill

Welcome to Freshwalks. This Walks for Women event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and women in business are welcome to join us for some invigorating networking in the great outdoors. This monthly series offers a perfect entry level option and is ideal for those with busy diaries. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

This 5.5km circular walk from Calbourne Mill, a historic working watermill mentioned in the Domesday Book, offers a peaceful late October hike through charming countryside. Heading clockwise, the route initially meanders towards Newbridge, following quiet lanes before turning onto Quarry Lane to enjoy scenic easterly views. It then loops back across open farmland and gentle fields, showcasing autumnal colours and rural tranquillity. With a mix of lanes, tracks, and paths, the walk ends back at ancient Calbourne Mill.

Route: Calbourne Mill - Newbridge - Quarry Lane - Five Houses - Calbourne Mill

Distance: 5.5km

Grade: Very Easy (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 59m / Total ascent: 72m

Proposed schedule:

10:30 - Meeting, Calbourne Mill

10:45 - Walk starts

12:15 - Walk finishes, Calbourne Mill Tea Rooms

Walk leader: Claire Beasley & Rachel Richards

Meeting location: Calbourne Water Mill & Rural Museum, Newport Rd, Calbourne, Isle of Wight, PO30 4JN

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Toilets: At start of the walk

Parking: Free parking at Calbourne Water Mill

Public transport: You can take the 7 bus from Newport to Calbourne. Full timetable here

Post-walk: You're welcome to join other walkers at the Tea Rooms after the walk for refreshments and optional lunch.

Photo of Calbourne Mill “IOW_072” by TomGough, CC BY-SA 2.0