MORE people will be able to access the picturesque coastal path above St Lawrence thanks to the Isle of Wight Ramblers.
A new gate — which allows less able people, young families, those with buggies and dogs — has been officially opened on the Blackgang to St Lawrence footpath.
Cllr John Hobart, who officially opened the gate, said: "I am delighted to be opening this special gate.
"Isle of Wight Ramblers has provided an innovative scheme which is improving access to the countryside."
The ramblers' Donate a Gate scheme — replacing countryside stiles with gates — has successfully place more than 200 gates along Island paths.
The group has campaigned for greater access and an improved coastal path since 1988, and was presented with the Queens Award for voluntary service in 2011.
David Howarth, chair of the Isle of Wight Ramblers, said: "We were so pleased Cllr John Hobart was able to open our gate. He is a great supporter of the countryside."
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