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| Isle of Wight Walking Festival |
The annual Isle of Wight Walking Festival is geared to making the most of the opportunity to enjoy the UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve that encompasses the entire Isle of Wight.
The Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England, is known for
beaches such as sandy Shanklin Beach and south-facing Ventnor
Beach and for its seafront promenades.
Dinosaur remains and fossils can be seen in areas like Compton
Bay and Yaverland Beach.
On the island’s western point, The Needles are 3 huge, white chalk
rocks with a 19th century lighthouse.
The majority of walks on offer during the festival are led by
enthusiastic local volunteers and gives participants the chance to
go off the beaten track.
A series of ladies-only walks first held during the Spring Walking
Festival in May are also on offer including a walk over the route of
the Isle of Wight half-marathon held in the west of the Island.
Each walk will also be an opportunity to join a group litter pick, with
like-minded people who take time from their day to volunteer and
keep the Isle of Wight as litter free as possible.
The longest walk during this year’s Autumn event is the Goatober
Walk, an 18-mile circular walk from Kingston Smallholding Goat
Farm, taking in a lunch stop at Isle of Wight Pearl and on
completion of the walk, a tour of the farm and free goat hot dogs.
Simon Clark at simonc@visitwight.org
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