A guided circular walk starting from Naturezones, Blackwater on to Merstone Station

Squirrel Valley Trail

A guided circular walk starting from Naturezones, Blackwater, on to Merstone Station (closed by Beecham), crossing one of the remaining railway bridges, then returning past the disused Methodist church, Merstone Manor, the solar fields and the reservoir, while taking in the area's flora and farming processes. Led by Naturezones' Nordic pole walking team.

Length of walk: 3.5 miles (approx 1.5 hours)

Walk Cost: Donation to Naturezones

Walk Leader: Angela Hewitt

Type of Walk: Circular

Start Location: Naturezones, Blackwater PO30 3BP Lat/long 50 672032

Pace of Walk: This walk will follow a moderate pace.

Walk grade: Mainly flat walking, on paths with good surfaces. No stiles, none or few steps

Walk Mobility: Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind

Facilities:

Good walking footwear recommended

Family friendly

Refreshments are available

Toilets

Nearest Bus Stop:

Bus No (3) - Blackwater Mill is closest Bus stop then a short walk, check your route: islandbuses.info (https://islandbuses.info)

Description supplied by the event organiser.