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Carisbrooke’s castle

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"Visit a castle with strong royal associations and explore the surrounding countryside."
Walk directions

Face Carisbrooke Priory, turn left out of the car park and follow the road for 220yds (201m). Take the first footpath on the left (opposite Carisbrooke Business Park) and veer left past a gate after a few paces, climbing gently through the trees. On reaching the magnificent ruins of Carisbrooke Castle, bear left and follow the path alongside the castle walls.

Turn left at the car park and follow the public footpath, signposted towards Millers Lane, until you reach Clatterford Shute. Turn right, keep left at the fork with Millers Lane and continue for 50yds (46m) to a kissing gate on the left.
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Firm tracks, muddy field paths and minor roads, several stiles
  Landscape  - Farmland with downland views
  Dog friendliness  - Keep dogs under control; lead required through water meadows
  Parking  - Car park opposite Carisbrooke Priory
  Toilets en route  - Carisbrooke Castle and village
About the walk
On a spur of chalk downland 150ft (46m) above the village, the grand medieval ruin of Carisbrooke Castle stands on the site of a Roman fort. It commands a perfect military location, overlooking the Bowcombe Valley and the approaches to the heart of the Island. Norman strength and priory peace The...
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Dairy Cottage
This lovely holiday cottage, converted from a dairy, is on a farm in the outskirts of the village of Carisbrooke, within walking distance of Carisbrooke Castle (begun in the 12th centur...
★★★★    Rating
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Duke of York Inn
The Fishbourne
White Lion
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Ocean View Hotel Food
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Smoking Lobster
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Route details
1hr
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Medium

Gradient:
Moderate


Distance:
2.25 miles (3.6kms)

Ascent:
213ft (65m)

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Carisbrooke’s castle

Recommended by
Our view
"Visit a castle with strong royal associations and explore the surrounding countryside."
Walk details
1hr
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Medium
Gradient:
Moderate
Distance:
2.25 miles (3.6kms)
Ascent:
213ft (65m)
Walk directions

Face Carisbrooke Priory, turn left out of the car park and follow the road for 220yds (201m). Take the first footpath on the left (opposite Carisbrooke Business Park) and veer left past a gate after a few paces, climbing gently through the trees. On reaching the magnificent ruins of Carisbrooke Castle, bear left and follow the path alongside the castle walls.
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Turn left at the car park and follow the public footpath, signposted towards Millers Lane, until you reach Clatterford Shute. Turn right, keep left at the fork with Millers Lane and continue for 50yds (46m) to a kissing gate on the left.
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Go through the gate, cross a footbridge and turn left, following footpath N104 towards Bowcombe. Walk through the boggy water meadow to a stile and keep going through the pastures, crossing two more stiles, as far as the final gap at the T-junction level with Plaish Farm.
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Turn left here and follow the muddy, hedged bridleway. Walk on round the left curve and on to a junction. Dodge right, then left and keep ahead onto the lane at Froglands Farm.
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Bear right at the junction by Frosthill Cottage and walk up the quiet Froglands Lane, with great views to the castle on your left. Bear left at the top of the lane and follow the roadside verge back to the car park.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Firm tracks, muddy field paths and minor roads, several stiles
  Landscape - Farmland with downland views
  Dog friendliness - Keep dogs under control; lead required through water meadows
  Parking - Car park opposite Carisbrooke Priory
  Toilets en route - Carisbrooke Castle and village
About the walk
On a spur of chalk downland 150ft (46m) above the village, the grand medieval ruin of Carisbrooke Castle stands on the site of a Roman fort. It commands a perfect military location, overlooking the Bowcombe Valley and the approaches to the heart of the Island. Norman strength and priory peace The...
Read more
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Self-Catering
Dairy Cottage
★★★★
awardawardawardawardaward
"Rural gem perfectly situated for exploring Isle of Wight..."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
Self-Catering
Dairy Cottage at Luckington Farm
★★★★
awardawardawardawardaward
"Rural gem perfectly situated for exploring Isle of Wight..."
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
Self-Catering
The Old Brewhouse
★★★★
awardaward
"..."
Nearby places to stay
Dairy Cottage
This lovely holiday cottage, converted from a dairy, is on a farm in the outskirts of the village of Carisbrooke, within walking distance of Carisbrooke Castle (begun in the 12th centur...
★★★★    Rating
Dairy Cottage at Luckington Farm
This lovely holiday cottage, converted from a dairy, is on a farm in the outskirts of the village of Carisbrooke, within walking distance of Carisbrooke Castle (begun in the 12th centur...
★★★★    Rating
The Old Brewhouse
The Old Brewhouse is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom property with the addition of a separate W.C. The King room has an en-suite shower room. The Twin room has an en-suite with bathtub and over ...
★★★★    Rating
Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom property. Double room has an en-suite shower room. Main bathroom with bathtub and over bath shower is located next to the Twin bedroom. Stable C...
★★★★    Rating
Parlour Cottage
Parlour Cottage is a 3-bedroom 2-bathroom property. It has a main family bathroom with bathtub and over bath shower. The shower room is located off the lounge area. The property is acce...
★★★★    Rating
Dairy Cottage
Dairy Cottage is a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom cottage with both bathrooms being en-suites. The king room has an en-suite shower room, and the twin bedroom has an en-suite with bathtub and ove...
★★★★    Rating
Newbarn Country Cottages
Newbarn Country Cottages are ideally situated in the centre of the island surrounded by beautiful countryside, peaceful yet within easy reach of all of the local attractions that the is...
★★★★    Rating
The Lakes Rookley
The Lakes as its name suggests is based around the water feature from which it takes its name. Very well-maintained grounds add to the experience at this family orientated park. Perfect...
★★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Duke of York Inn
The Fishbourne
White Lion
   AA Rosette Award
Ocean View Hotel Food
Places to eat nearby
Duke of York Inn
The Fishbourne
White Lion
   AA Rosette Award
Ocean View Hotel Food
Geranium Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Smoking Lobster
   AA Rosette Award
The Boathouse
The Boathouse
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby