Rail2Rail - Shanklin to Sandown - 7 October - 7 Miles (Donation)

America Wood and Borthwood Copse, Newchurch Nature Reserve, Alverstone Mead with its hide and a community orchard. Back by train! Rail2Rail – Shanklin to Sandown Shanklin to Sandown – the inland way! Autumnal America Wood and Borthwood Copse, Newchurch Nature Reserve, Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve with its hide and a community orchard. Back by train! The easiest way back is by train which runs every 40mins where we can get a group ticket. On the walk, there are some high stiles. Length of walk: 7 miles (approx 4 hours) Walk Cost: Voluntary donation to Friends of Shanklin Theatre Walk Leader: Jacqui Robertson Type of Walk: Linear Start Location: Shanklin Train Station, Shanklin, PO37 7AR (SZ581818) Finish Location: Sandown Train Station, Sandown, PO36 9BN (SZ593844) Pace of Walk: Brisk - This walk will follow a brisk pace. Walk grade: Moderate - Varying landscape with more challenging slopes. Stiles and steps to be expected en route, suitable for keen walkers and anyone who is reasonably active. Distance up to 8 miles. Walk Mobility: Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind Facilities: • Rest stops • Dogs on leads welcome • Take packed lunch • Good walking footwear recommended • Takes in woodlands • There are stiles on the route • There are steps on the route Nearest Bus Stop: Start - Shanklin Train Station (no 3). Finish - Towards Ryde: Sandown Con Club; Towards Newport: High Street (no. 2 & 3) - check your route: islandbuses.info