Wootton Circular

Welcome to Freshwalks. This classic ramble event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and everyone is welcome to join us for a morning of walking and networking in the great outdoors. 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 The Woodsmans Arms, winding through quiet farmland along Littleton Lane before the route crosses the heritage Isle of Wight Steam Railway - watch out for passing trains. Heading through peaceful countryside alongside the edge of ancient Briddlesford Copse the route continues towards Wootton Bridge, offering charming rural views. After looping around Wootton itself and crossing Wootton Common, we reach the tranquil Packsfield Lane which curves back towards 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: The Woodsmans Arms - Littletown - Wootton Bridge - Wootton Common - The Woodsmans Arms

Distance: 6.5km

Grade: Easy (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 54m / Total ascent: 115m

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

Proposed schedule:

10:15 - Meeting, The Woodmans Arms, Wootton Bridge

10:30 - Walk starts

12:15 - Walk finishes, The Woodmans Arms, Wootton Bridge

12:30 - Refreshments and optional lunch

Walk leaders: Claire Beasley & Rachel Richards

Meeting location: The Woodmans Arms, 119 Station Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RQ

Public toilets: The Woodmans Arms is open from 09:30

Parking: Customer car park at The Woodmans Arms

Public transport: You can take the 9 bus from Newport to Ryde. The 10:10 bus from Newport stops at Wootton Common Crossroads at 10:19 and it's then 3 mins walk to our meeting location. Full timetable here

Post-walk: The Woodmans Arms for some drinks and/or optional lunch to continue conversations.