Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2010

Since it began in 1999, the two-week Isle of Wight Walking Festival has grown to become the biggest event of its kind in the UK with a record 270 walks and 24,500 people taking part in 2008. Walks are accompanied and graded, and range from short- story walks for kids to a 24-hour walk around the Island’s spectacular coastal path. Since it began in 2008, the IW speed-dating walk has resulted in two ‘Wight’ weddings!

The Island has over 500 miles of well- maintained and signposted footpaths around 30 miles of Heritage Coastline, while more than half of the Island is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We have approximately 300 walks to choose from for the 2010 Walking Festival, giving a wide range of walks for all ages and abilites over a four day period. The comprehensive Walking Festival Programme WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY 2010.

Dates

Opening 8 May 2010 - 23 May 2010

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport.
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.