• Mark the life and passing of a loved one
• Remember a loyal family pet
• Commemorate a special event
• Promote your organisation              

For lovers of walking and the countryside a commemorative footpath gate is an opportunity to set up a memorial that will provide practical ease of access to fellow walkers for years to come.

The Isle of Wight Ramblers and the IOW Council 'Rights of Way' department supported by our local National Trust have established the footpath 'Donate a Gate Scheme' (PDF Leaflet). An individual donation of £460 will finance a new footpath gate incorporating an engraved commemorative plaque at a suitable location on the Island.

In particular by identifying suitable stretches of footpath to be wholly converted to gates, we are improving access to the countryside for those people who cannot easily negotiate stiles. You can contact the scheme organiser to find out where current projects are underway.

To make an application to the scheme please complete either the leaflet or our application form on next sub page and send it with your donation cheque to:-

Mr Mike Slater, Ramblers 'Donate a Gate' Organiser, 10 The Sheilings, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9LL  Tel: 01983 752997 Email: IOWramblersms@hotmail.co.uk