Are you looking for a novel and inspiring way to -

• Mark the life and passing of a loved one
• Remember a loyal family pet
• Commemorate a special event
• Promote your charitable organisation              

For lovers of walking and the countryside, a commemorative footpath gate is an opportunity to set up a memorial that will provide practical ease of access to fellow walkers for years to come.

The Isle of Wight Ramblers and the IOW Council 'Rights of Way' department, supported by our local National Trust have established the footpath 'Donate a Gate Scheme'.  An individual donation of £650 will finance a new footpath gate incorporating an engraved commemorative plaque at a suitable location on the Island. An application formwill be available soon. You must have been allocated a gate number before you can complete the application.

We are improving access to the countryside for those people who cannot easily negotiate stiles. You can contact the scheme organiser to find out where current projects are underway.

NB We are currently reviewing the scheme to meet the requirements of our Rights of Way Department.  We will soon be able to offer wooden kissing gates and also self closing Denstone gates.  If you wish to be added to a waiting list for new gates just let us know. Relaunch at the Wolverton Show on 5 and 6 September.

Email us at iowramblersms@hotmail.co.uk

We will send more photos, maps and an application form