America Wood and Borthwood Copse, Newchurch Nature Reserve, Alverstone Mead with its hide and a community orchard. Back by train!

Rail2Rail – Shanklin to Sandown

Shanklin to Sandown – the inland way! Autumnal America Wood and Borthwood Copse, Newchurch Nature Reserve, Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve with its hide and a community orchard. Back by train!

The easiest way back is by train which runs every 40mins where we can get a group ticket. On the walk, there are some high stiles.

Length of walk: 7 miles (approx 4 hours)

Walk Cost: Voluntary donation to Friends of Shanklin Theatre

Walk Leader: Jacqui Robertson

Type of Walk: Linear

Start Location: Shanklin Train Station, Shanklin, PO37 7AR (SZ581818)

Finish Location: Sandown Train Station, Sandown, PO36 9BN (SZ593844)

Pace of Walk: Brisk - This walk will follow a brisk pace.

Walk grade: Moderate - Varying landscape with more challenging slopes. Stiles and steps to be expected en route, suitable for keen walkers and anyone who is reasonably active. Distance up to 8 miles.

Walk Mobility: 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

Take packed lunch

Good walking footwear recommended

Takes in woodlands

There are stiles on the route

There are steps on the route

Nearest Bus Stop:

Start - Shanklin Train Station (no 3). Finish - Towards Ryde: Sandown Con Club; Towards Newport: High Street (no. 2 & 3) - check your route: islandbuses.info

Description supplied by the event organiser.