Top 10 Walking Activities & Attractions

Project17:Layout 1

9

28/1/16

15:13

Page 1

The Alverstone Trail A perfect walk specially created for every traveller, whether that’s children in pushchairs or those needing mobility support. Enjoy this beautiful nature reserve and keep a look out for our famous red squirels.

Download a map at www.iowramblers.com

Pop into the Visitor Information Centre for more ideas of inspirational days out.

TOP

GUILDHALL

10

Walking Activities & Attractions

The trail is easily accessible from Sandown train station.

GUILDHALL

BUS STATION

We’re open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 10.00am - 2.30pm

10

Seaside and beach walks There are many beautiful beaches to explore from Ryde’s sandy stretches to hidden gems like Castlehaven near St Catherine’s Lighthouse.

Make the most of the Island’s coastline, whatever the weather.

Most of the Island’s beaches are serviced by bus or have a bus stop within a short walking distance.

Beaches on the east of the Island are accessible by Island Line.

Call us on 01983 521555 VISIT Visit Isle of Wight Visitor Information Centre US AT The Guildhall High Street NEWPORT Isle of Wight PO30 1TY

AMBASSADOR LOOK OUT FOR OUR BADGE!

@IOWTravelAMB

www.facebook.com/IWTravelAmbassadors

AMBASSADOR

Project17:Layout 1

1

28/1/16

15:14

Page 1

Rambles by Bus The series of Rambles by Bus walks all start and finish at a bus stop so every part of the Island is easily accessible. With 12 in the series there is a ramble for everyone. Call in to the Southern Vectis bus station or the Visitor Information Centre for more information. Alternatively, you can download a route from www.islandbuses.info.

3

Tennyson Down A popular and breathtaking walk from Freshwater Bay to the Needles Headland. Soak up the fresh sea air and spectacular views enjoyed by the poet Tennyson who lived nearby.

For full details of these Top 10 and other great ideas go to

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

7

5

Coastal Path

Heritage Walks Enjoy the Island’s heritage with a number of guided walks that take in places of historic interest and local towns and villages.

During the summer months the Needles Breezer bus takes you through Tennyson Down.

The Walking Festival

Most of the walk meeting points are directly serviced by buses or are close to a bus stop.

Take the Needles Breezer from Yarmouth (summer months) or the No.12 bus from Newport (every 30 minutes) to Freshwater Bay to pick up the trail.

Board the No.12 bus to Brook to pick up the trail.

4 The Isle of Wight Walking Weekends take place from the 30th April to the 15th May. With over 60 walks to choose from it offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Island’s varied countryside and coast. Perfect for all ages and abilities. Look out for the Travel Ambassador guided walk!

The Tapnell Trail The Tapnell Trail was developed by the Isle of Wight Ramblers and opened in May 2015. The circular route of 6.5 miles runs from Freshwater via Tapnell Farm. Find more at www.iowramblers.com.

The trail celebrates a thoroughbred horse called Warrior and its heroic exploits during World War 1. Unlike the movie ‘War Horse’, Warrior’s story began on the Island and the trail retraces its training routes to create a fabulous walk through the Island’s scenery.

All the Rambles by Bus start and finish at bus stops.

2

The Warrior trail

6

All of the heritage walks are easily accessed by buses from Newport.

8

Ghost Walks!

Link up with the spectacular coastline and beaches on walks which cover 67 miles of paths. With generally mild climbs and descents the paths can be enjoyed by all ages.

Visit the spooky parts of the Island with these guided ghost walks. The walks run between the end of March to the end of October. Watch out for Halloween!

Most of the coastal paths are serviced by buses or have bus stops within close walking distance.

All the ghost walks are serviced by buses or have a bus stop within a short walking distance.