Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Isle of Wight 6th June 2019 Godshill walk

The walk started from the very picturesque village of Godshill. Although only about 5.1/2 miles there was some slightly more difficult uphill stuff involved. Nevertheless a determined party set out to reach the Worsley monument, near to the top of the island's third highest hill. The route took us through some very pleasant farmland, with the views improving as we climbed up. The final stile was really a challenge, we have never seen one quite as high. However by the time we had surmounted this obstacle some of the less young walkers had rushed ahead and made very good progress. We eventually reached the monument, not the most beautiful pillar but with amazing views. The next destination was Appledurcombe House, supposedly the most haunted place on the island. Work started in 1702 and carried on being developed by the Worsley family for the rest of the century, including a garden designed by Capability Brown in 1779. With family scandals and debt, it gradually declined and was a ruin by 1950 but is now being looked after by English Heritage.  It is also one of the finest lunch stops on the Isle of Wight.   The walk back was through farmland and eventually along Godshill Park Road back to Godshill.

Bembridge in the distance

Front windows have glass and a roof above

Appledurcombe House

Much weathered walls

Regular ghost walks are available

Spinnaker Tower

Highest stile ever

Tennyson Down and the Needles

Conquering heroes!

Is that a ghost behind you?

David Bailey

Scandalous Lady Worsley

Just under 5.1/2 miles

Time for a rest

Starting the ascent

Exploring Appledurcombe

Lunchtime

Resting in Godshill

Magnificent

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