Roman Wight - 15 May - 3.5 Miles (Paid Event)

Schedule

Fri May 15 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Car Park opposite Carisbrooke Priory | Newport, EN

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From Carisbrooke Castle you'll descend into the Bowcombe Valley, walking past Roman villas and settlements.
About this Event

Roman Wight Walk - 3.5 miles

From Carisbrooke Castle you'll descend into the Bowcombe Valley, walking past Roman villas and settlements. Meandering your way alongside the Lukely Brook, you'll see how this ancient waterway carved out this important landscape.

Length of walk: 3.5 miles (approx 2 hours)

Walk Leader: Kelly Wetherick

Walk Cost: Paid walk - £5 payable in cash to Walk Leader on the day (exact cash please)

Type of Walk: Circular

Start / Finish location: Car park opposote Carisbrooke Priory, Whitcombe Rd, Newport, PO30 1YS (SZ 48953 87558)

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

Nearest Bus Stop:

Carisbrooke Priory (number 6) or Cedar Hill and a 10-15 minute walk to start point (number 7 or 12). Check your route: islandbuses.info

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Where is it happening?

Car Park opposite Carisbrooke Priory, Whitcombe Road, Newport, United Kingdom

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