December
Tuesday 2 December
Wildlife Warriors
10 am – 1 pm
Woodland management work at Mill Copse, near Yarmouth on behalf of Wight Nature Fund.
Leader IWC Countryside Rangers
Tel 823893
Meet Entrance to Mill Copse GR 358890

Wednesday 3 December
Rocks from Rails: lumpy landscapes
10 am
A walk of contrasts to view landscapes formed over millions of years, climbing classic chalk hills to Bembridge Down viewpoint, descending along the Red Cliff coastal path and returning by the River Yar.
Leader Helen Parry Medina Valley Centre
Tel 522195
Meet Brading Railway station
Cost Donations appreciated

Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 December
Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival
10am – 5.30 pm
Come and see more than 100 Christmas Trees decorated by various individuals and organisations. Runs until Sunday 7th.
Details from Chris Goodman 741166 or Sheila Collinge 740689
Meet Brighstone churches, Wilberforce Hall and Mottistone church
Cost Donations appreciated

Sunday 7 and 14 December
Brighstone Shop - Mince pies and mulled wine
12 noon – 3 pm
Festive Christmas shopping with mince pies and mulled wine
Leader National Trust
Tel 740689
Meet National Trust Shop Brighstone

Thursday 18 December
Shorwell Slopes
10 am
A hilly walk in the downs around Shorwell. Bring a picnic lunch. 3.5 hours/7 miles
Leader Howard Duffus tel 755469
Tel 761252
Meet Shorwell Village Hall Car Park GR 457828

Saturday 20 December
Appetiser for Christmas lunch
9.30 am
A few hills, or perhaps more than a few? For experienced walkers 12 miles/5.5 hours. Bring a picnic lunch
Leader Mike Marchant
Tel 761252
Meet Wroxall car park GR 522798

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Sunday 21 December
Winter Solstice Walk
Time to be advised on booking
A winter guided walk around Headon Warren and the Needles headland finishing with soup and mince pies at the Needles Old Battery. About 2 hours.
Must be booked in advance. A moderately strenuous route; several stiles and some steep slopes. Dogs on leads welcome. Please note the route can be very cold and windy so suitable clothing and footwear needed.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet The Needles car park (not NT) GR 308853
Cost £5 per adult, £2.50 per child to include refreshments

Saturday 27 December
Mystery Tour
9.30 am
For experienced walkers. 15 miles/6.5 hours. Bring a picnic lunch
Leader Vernon Gibbs Rambers’ Association
Tel 761252
Meet Carisbrooke Priory GR 489875

Saturday 27 December
Mince Pie Ride
11 am – 1 pm
A gentle family bike ride, no more than 8 miles; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Mince pies and mulled wine afterwards. Please ring to assist with catering.
Leader Cyclewight
Tel 520529
Meet Alverstone Village Hall GR 578857
Cost Donations for refreshments

Wednesday 31 December
Wight Lore: The Norman Fortress walk
9.30 am
See out the year by exploring the countryside south of Newport on this 6 mile walk from the Norman fortress of Carisbrooke. Walk along ancient highways and ridge path, and visit the idyllic 13th century church at Gatcombe. Back in time for a pub lunch
Leader Adrian Searle
Tel 615636
Meet Car park Carisbrooke Castle