English Heritage appear to be blocking a route along the 500yd coastal edge of the Osborne House Estate, resulting in a three mile inland bypass to the road and back to the coast. Mike Slater from the IW Ramblers writes in response.
The 100th donated footpath gate has now been formally opened and next weekend, former chairman of the IOW Ramblers, David Howarth, will be recognised with a national award.
Mike from the Isle of Wight Ramblers explains why it is so important for the Island to be included in the coastal trail around the English coast and is calling on VB readers to add their support to the campaign