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 Alverstone Trail Opened by High Sheriff  The trail was opened by the Island's High Sheriff, Susie Sheldon, at a ceremony on Sunday 23 October. The project to improve access at Alverstone Mead and Youngwoods Copse has now been completed by the Isle of Wight Ramblers working in partnership with Wight Nature Fund. The project, costing £38,000 was funded by the Leader Rural Development Fund, Isle of Wight Ramblers, Doris Trappitt legacy scheme and Wight Nature Fund. These significant achievements have provided improved facilities for countryside users, particularly the less mobile. The "easy access trail" should encourage more people to take up walking as part of a healthy lifestyle and hopefully become members of the Ramblers.
More photos can be found on our 'Latest News and Projects' page.
The Isle of Wight Area of the Ramblers has over 600 members in 2 groups - The Isle of Wight Group and Wight Sole Group (mainly for the 20 to 40 age group). Information about Wight Sole can be found at their own website www.wightsole.org.uk Each week the groups lead a variety of walks on the Island and occasionally on the mainland. They will be delighted to welcome you.
The Isle of Wight has over 500 miles of public rights of way. We help maintain them by walking them, reporting faults and carrying out practical work. This is one of the best networks of paths in the country with spectacular views of the coast, estuaries, downs and woodland. There are also 26 areas of access land on the Island. The Ramblers is for the benefit of everyone, the enjoyment and discovery that walking outdoors can bring. As a charity, we campaign to increase and improve access to the countryside.
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