A woodland walk at Wootton Bridge
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"A history trail through wildlife-rich ancient woodlands on the Isle of Wight."
Walk directions
Leave the car park and turn right into Brannon Way, then go right down the hill as far as the old Mill Pond. Turn right along public bridleway N1, fork right after 100yds (91m) and then left onto a gravel track at Fernhill Park Woodland Burial Grounds. Go through the gate, follow the track past Hurst Copse and the old ice house on the right, and then go past Briddlesford Parkland, continuing straight ahead.
Walk through the shallow valley and climb to the railway level crossing. Keep ahead on N1 for 175yds (160m) through a gate, then bear right past the entrance to Woodhouse Farm and continue for a few more paces, until the track bends left.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Mostly gravel and surfaced tracks with a short cross-field section, 2 stiles
Landscape
- Rolling wooded farmland
Dog friendliness
- Lead required across the fields between Woodhouse and Little Mousehill farms
Parking
- Pay-and-display car park in Brannon Way
Toilets en route
- Next to the car park
About the walk
Dividing Wootton Creek from the placid waters of the old Mill Pond, Wootton Bridge is a charming spot. Your route leads quickly away from the bustling main street, passing through farmland and quiet woodlands that are numbered among England’s finest wildlife sites.You’ll pass through Hurst Copse...
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About the area
Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.
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Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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- Calor Gas
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