By Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
An Island walking charity has issued an “urgent appeal” for help with minor maintenance work on Island paths.
The IW Ramblers currently need volunteers to assist the IW Council’s Public Rights of Way service with outstanding tasks at four different grid reference locations across the Island.
Areas the group have highlighted are: Berry Shute between Billingham and Chillerton, Kingston and Shorwell.
In Shorwell, the group have said nettles need to be cleared from stiles on the SW12 and SW8 paths.
The stiles can be found using two grid references: SZ 45919 82939 and SZ 44378 83151.
A sign on the SW42 path needs cleaning in Kingston and at Berry Shute, foliage is to be cleared from a signpost on the SW44 path – using a saw is recommended.
The Kingston sign and Berry Shute foliage can be located using two other grid references: SZ 479813 and SZ 484820.
Tim Marshall, who leads the IW Ramblers’ footpath minor maintenance team, said: “If you notice a minor maintenance issue please report it to rightsofway@iow.gov.uk; they will pass it to me and it will be put on the website – please give a discription, position and, if possible, a photo.
Isle of Wight Observer