Wootton Circular

Welcome to Freshwalks. We're excited to launch our netwalking format on the beautiful Isle of Wight this summer and invite you to join our vibrant business community. We offer a relaxed, informal and healthy approach to networking in stunning locations. This classic ramble offers a perfect early morning 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 scenic circular walk begins at Briddlesford Lodge Farm, heading through peaceful countryside alongside the edge of ancient Briddlesford Copse. The route continues towards Wootton Bridge, offering charming rural views before crossing the heritage Isle of Wight Steam Railway—watch for passing trains. From Wootton, the trail climbs gently along Packsfield Lane, winding through quiet farmland and lanes. A turn onto the tranquil Littletown Lane leads you back toward the starting point, completing the loop. With woodland edges, nostalgic railway sights, and country lanes, this walk is a perfect mix of nature and history in the heart of the Isle of Wight.

Route: Briddlesford Lodge Farm - Littletown - Wootton Bridge - Briddlesford Lodge Farm

Distance: 6.25km

Grade: Easy (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 58m / Total ascent: 109m

Photo: “Wootton Bridge Creekg” by Derek Winterburn, CC BY-ND 2.0

Proposed schedule:

07:30 - Meeting, The Bluebell Cafe, Briddlesford Lodge Farm

07:45 - Walk starts

09:30 - Walk finishes, The Bluebell Cafe, Briddlesford Lodge Farm

09:45 - Refreshments and breakfast

Walk leaders: Claire Beasley & Rachel Richards

Meeting location: Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight PO33 4RY

Public toilets: Briddlesford Lodge Farm have kindly offered to let us use the cafe toilets prior to the start of the walk. Possible toilet stops at Lakeside Hotel halfway round and the public toilets on Brannon Way in Wootton.

Parking: Customer car park at Briddlesford Lodge Farm

Public transport: Possible but challenging. You can take the 9 bus from Newport to Ryde . The 07:10 bus stops at Wootton Common Crossroads at 07:18 and it's then 10 mins walk to our meeting location. However, there is limited grass verge along a busy main road and we'd recommend a longer (20 mins) but safer route along Littletown Road (which forms part of our route). Full timetable here

Post-walk: The Bluebell Cafe (at Briddlesford Lodge) for some optional refreshments and/or breakfast to continue conversations.

Photo: “W11 Newport at Wooton with demo freight” by Steve Knight, CC BY 2.0