Walks for Women: Carisbrooke & Bowcombe

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 circular walk from Carisbrooke Priory offers a scenic mix of history and countryside. Setting off clockwise, the route skirts the impressive Carisbrooke Castle before descending towards the quiet valley of Bowcombe. Rolling fields and far-reaching views accompany much of the way, with the late January landscape revealing muted colours and crisp air. The return via the Shepherd’s Trail provides a peaceful finish along gentle tracks, leading back towards Carisbrooke with fine views of the downs. A rewarding and tranquil midwinter walk.

Route: Carisbrooke Priory - Bowcombe - Shepherd's Trail - Carisbrooke Priory

Distance: 6.5km

Grade: Easy (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 104m / Total ascent: 99m

Proposed schedule:

10:00 - Meeting, Carisbrooke Priory Tea Rooms

10:15 - Walk starts

12:00 - Walk finishes, Carisbrooke Priory Tea Rooms

Walk leader: Claire Beasley

Meeting location: Carisbrooke Priory Tea Rooms, 39 Whitcombe Rd, Newport PO30 1YS

Toilets: At start of the walk

Parking: Carisbrooke Priory car park, Whitcombe Rd, Newport PO30 1YS https://w3w.co/typically.salt.hiring

Public transport: Southern Vectis No 6 stops outside the main gate.

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

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