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21 TO 24 OCTOBER 2016

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Dogs on leads welcome

Walk pace

For walkers with disabilities

Booking requirements

Walk difficulty

Leisurely

Easy: Mainly flat walking, on paths with good surfaces. No stiles, no (or few) steps.

Mobility 1 Suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Fairly easy: Gentle rolling landscape, walking on paths with average to good surfaces. Some walking on gentle inclines, some stiles or steps to be expected en route.

Mobility 2 Suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Moderate: Varying landscape with more challenging slopes. Stiles and steps to be expected en route. Suitable for keen walkers and anyone who is reasonably active.

Mobility 3 Suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers un-aided to and from a wheelchair in a seated position.

Fairly strenuous: A challenging walk for fit walkers with some experience. Steep gradients, stiles and steps and uneven surfaces to be expected.

Mobility 4 Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. They also require personal/mechanical assistance to aid transfer (eg, carer/hoist).

Strenuous: Long walk with terrain suitable for fit, experienced walkers

Gentle

Suitable for pushchairs

Moderate Brisk

Packed lunch advised

Wear sturdy shoes

Local woodlands

Stiles (number on walk)

Steps (number on walk)

Booking essential

Refreshments available

Family friendly

Beach/rockpool

Circular walk

Stops along route

Booking not necessary

Organised by The Ramblers

Bring binoculars

Coastal scenery

Toilets available

Linear walk

Booking advised

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This great walking weekend enables you to enjoy the breath taking colourful autumnal scenery that the Isle of Wight has to offer. We have over 50 great walks in the programme, which take you to some wonderful enchanting locations on the Island. The walks are suitable for all ages and abilities, and we have some great new walks in the programme.

Join in the ‘Tassles and Torches’ night walk, and help raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. The walk is on 22 October and starts at 9pm from Sandown Bay Academy. It is a sponsored walk for a great cause. Full details can be found on the website.

Alternatively join the ‘Live on honour walk’ in aid of the Poppy Appeal. This walk takes you along the wonderful Warrior Trail, which was created to celebrate one of the Island’s prominent First World War stores, that of General Jack Seely and his horse Warrior. Full details on website.

AUTUMN WALKING WEEKEND 21 TO 24 OCTOBER 2016

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FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER

1 FOSSIL HUNTING GUIDED TOURA thoroughly interesting guided trip to see dinosaur footprints and fossil trees. A great exploration walk. Please call for start time as it will be tide dependant. Start location: Brook Chine car park Grid ref: 385 835 Bus: 12 Brook Bay Duration: 2 hours, 1½ miles Cost: £4 per adult, £3 per child/senior, £12 family (4), £14 family (5) Contact: Felicity Hawthorn Tel: (01983) 740493 Mob: 07880 986637

2 BEACHES BARS AND BLISTERS – THREE DAY ROUND THE ISLAND WALK (DAY ONE)A fairly tough challenge to walk round the Island’s 73-mile coastline in three days, but a great way to see all of the ‘coastal scenery’. Full information available on contact. Walk includes steps and styles. Starts: 8.30am Start location: East Cowes Duration: 10 hours, 27 miles Cost: Free Contact: David Yates Tel: 07718 685936

3 NUNWELL TRAIL WITH A TWISTWalk nearly all of the Nunwell Trail, diverting to Newchurch for a drink. Then it’s down to Amazon World for the No.8 bus back to Ryde. Starts: 9:45am Start location: Ryde St John’s Railway Station Grid ref: 596 919 Duration: 3½ hours, 8 miles Cost: Free Contact: Jill Green Tel: (01983) 863763 Mob: 07876 291385

4 ACROSS THE DOWNSJoin Jim on the lovely downland and coastal walk. Meet at Shanklin Old Church car park for a walk across the Downs and back along the Coastal Path encountering some spectacular views of the Island. Few steps and stiles on this walk. Starts: 10am Start location: Shanklin Old Church car park Bus: 3, St Blasius Church, Shanklin Duration: 6 hours, 12 miles Cost: Free Contact: Jim Catchpole Tel: 07944 606251

5 NEWPORT HEALTH WALKA circular walk along Shide Lane to the priory at the rear of Carisbrooke Castle taking in the wonderful historical views, before tea, coffee and biscuits. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Downside Community Centre Grid ref: 506 886 Bus: 8, Downside Community Centre Duration: 2½ hours 4 miles Cost: Free Contact: Steven Spellman and Maggie Hough Tel: (01983) 526539 / 292689

6 SHORWELL AND YAFFORDA walk to the TV mast, across the valley to Presford, Bucks Farm and Dungewood. Finally on to Samber Hill and the hamlet of Yafford, passing Wolverton Manor on the return. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Shorwell Shute Grid ref: 458 835 Bus: 12, Northcourt manor Duration: 4¼ hours, 7 miles Cost: Voluntary donation to Gift to Nature Contact: Keith Wendes Tel: (01983) 740206 Mob: 07528 254180

7 DISCOVER CULVER DOWNSThe walk starts at the beautiful Bembridge Windmill. This is an interesting circular walk exploring some of the local history and Island heritage with some stunning views along the way. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Bembridge Windmill Grid ref: 639 874 Bus: 8, Bembridge Village or Steyne Cross Roads Duration: 2 hours, 3½ miles Cost: Donation to the National Trust Contact: Ted Sandle and Chris Pay Tel: (01983) 741020 Mob: 07719 076584

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FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER

8 WALKING WITH LLAMAS AND ALPACASA scenic walk around our farm with your own llama or alpaca. Learn all things alpaca and llama whilst walking with our beautiful friendly endearing creatures. Starts: 11am Start location: West Wight Alpacas Grid ref: 384 882 Bus: 7, Wellow Rook Mead Duration: 1 hour, 1 mile Cost: £15 per person walking a llama or alpaca, £3 for extra walker (max two) Contact: Michelle Payne Tel: (01983) 760900

9 THE ROBERT HOOKE TRAILA picturesque ramble through fields and along paths which may have been trodden by 17th century scientist Robert Hooke. Starts: 11am Start location: Planetarium, Fort Victoria Grid ref: 338 897 Bus: 7 Fort Victoria Duration: 5½ hours, 8¼ miles Cost: Voluntary donation to the Robert Hooke Society Contact: Charles Davidson Tel: (01983) 756788

10 CAPABILITY BROWN AT APPULDURCOMBE – ONEThe first of two walks to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The Isle of Wight Gardens Trust is offering an expert guided tour of the gardens and inner park to discover Brown’s only Isle of Wight designed landscape at Appuldurcombe, commissioned in the 18th century by the influential Worsley family. Starts: 1pm Start location: Appuldurcombe car park Grid ref: 543 801 Bus: 3, Appuldurcombe, Wroxall Duration: 1½ hours, 1½ miles Cost: Donation of £5 for the conservation work of the Isle of Wight Gardens Trust Contact: Lorna Mcrobie/Mike Dawson Tel: 07794 173865

11 KNAVERY AT KNIGHTONLearn about a lost story, manor house and reputation. Captain Bissell met Lady Worsley and ended up as a bit play in a larger national scandal. Refreshments available at the end of the walk at the Pointers Inn. Starts: 2pm Start location: Newchurch Village (School Road) Grid ref: 562 855 Bus: 8 Duration: 3 hours, 5½ miles Cost: Donation to Gift to Nature Contact: Howard Duffus Tel: (01983) 872163 Mob: 0742 8461619

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Celebrating 300 years of Capability Brown, the Isle of Wight Garden Trust have organised two great walks guiding you through Appuldurcombe, one of Browns landscapes.The Island is a perfect location for walking, with its 500 miles of well-maintained footpaths, and 60 miles of heritage coastline being located just a few miles from the mainland and only two and a half hours from central London, it makes the Island the ultimate destination for walking.Check out the website for full details: www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk

Portrait of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, c.1770-75, Cosway, Richard (1742-1821)/Private Collection/Bridgeman Images

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SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER

12 FOSSIL HUNTING GUIDED TOURA thoroughly interesting guided trip to see dinosaur footprints and fossil trees. A great exploration walk. Please call for start time as it will be tide dependant. Start location: Brook Chine car park Grid ref: 385 835 Bus: 12 Brook Bay Duration:: 2 hours, 1½ miles Cost £4 per adult, £3 per child/senior, £12 family (4), £14 family (5) Contact: Felicity Hawthorn Tel: (01983) 740493 Mob: 07880 986637

13 BEACHES BARS AND BLISTERS – THREE DAY ROUND THE ISLAND WALK (DAY TWO)A fairly tough challenge to walk round the Island’s 73-mile coastline in three days, but a great way to see all of the ‘coastal scenery’. Full information available on contact. Walk includes steps and styles. Starts: 8.30am Start location: Ventnor Duration: 9½ hours, 25 miles Cost: Free Contact: David Yates Tel: 07718 685936

14 D.L.W.’S ADVENTURE NO.1 – THE WELL AND WATERFALLThis walking adventure, takes you to the well at Whitwell, and also to visit the beautiful ‘hidden waterfall’. A great walk, with some fantastic views of the Island’s countryside. (Leave message only). Starts: 10am Start location: White Horse Pub, Whitwell Grid ref: 521 779 Bus: 6 Duration: 2½ hours, 4 miles Cost: £3.50 suggested donation to Helping the Arts Contact: David White Tel: 07598 782520

15 WALK FROM RAILS – A QUEEN ON THE LINERetracing the old rail route from Wootton to Newport (and back) via the Royal station of Whippingham - with ‘off the track; stretches along riverbank and through countryside. Starts: 10am Start location: Isle of Wight Steam Railway Grid ref: 593 935 Bus: 4, 9, High Street and Wootton Rail Station Duration: 6 hours, 8.50 miles Cost: Donation to the Lucie Blackman Trust Contact: Adrian Searle Tel: (01983) 615636 Mob: 07531 562606

16 TAI CHI AND QIGONGThis Tai Chi and Qi Gong walk is suitable for all ages and level of fitness. Ideal for coordination and balance promoting control of both body and mind. Starts: 10am Start location: Griffin Pub, Godshill Bus: Griffin Pub, Godshill Duration:: 1½ hours, 2 miles Cost £2 donation to Lifeboats Contact: Maggie Travers Tel: (01983) 840994

17 WARRIOR TRAILThis is a fabulous walk around Brook and Mottistone, exploring the places where Warrior, The War Horse, and his owner General Jack Seely lived. A tale of courage and tenacity. The walk encounters some breath taking and varied scenery. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Brook National Trust car park, Brook Chine Grid ref: 386 835 Bus: 12, Brook Chine Duration:: 3¼ hours, 6 miles Cost Donation to Ramblers Donate a Gate Scheme Contact: David Howarth Tel: (01983) 759823 Mob: 07477 600337

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SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER

18 VENTNOR’S HEALTH HERITAGEA circular walk to key sites in Ventnor’s development as a Victorian health resort exploring climate, health, medicine, sanatoria, hospitals and doctors. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Ventnor Esplanade pumping station Grid ref: 563 773 Bus: 3, 6, Albert Street, Ventnor Duration:: 2½ hours, 2½ miles Cost Donations to Ventnor and Undercliff Heritage Partnership Contact: Richard Downing Tel: (01983) 856210

19 THE BARNSLEY TRAILAn attractive circular walk through open countryside and along the shoreline, skirting the areas of Seaview, Seagrove Bay and Nettlestone. Encounter stunning views and discover some fascinating historical connections. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Pier Road car park, Seaview Grid ref: 629 915 Bus: 8, St Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Seaview Duration: 3 hours, 4 miles Cost Free Contact: Mark Pink Tel: (01983) 867112 Mob: 07738 001680

20 MORE OR LESS?This lovely walk crosses farmland, with views of the Downs, to Wroxall and Appuldurcombe then returns to Godshill via the famous Freemantle Gate and a copse. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Godshill car park Grid ref: 530 816 Bus: 2, 3, The Griffin or The Hollies Duration: 4½ hours, 7½ miles Cost Free Contact: Rio Bellgore-Gullit Tel: 07800 528626


22 HENDRIX IN THE WEST WIGHTAnecdotal guided walk to the site of the legendary 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, returning to Dimbola to see the festival exhibition (and ‘experience’ the award-winning tea room!). Starts: 12.30pm Start location: Dimbola Lodge, Freshwater Bay Grid ref: 345 856 Bus: 12, Freshwater Bay Duration:: 2½ hours, 4 miles Cost Voluntary donation to Dimbola Lodge Museum Contact: Steve Brook Tel: (01983) 291122

23 LILY-MAY’S DUCK FEEDING WALKJoin Lily-May at the duck pond at Big Meade Shanklin, to feed the ducks before having great fun in the park. Bring lots of friends (and an adult). Don’t forget bread for the greedy ducks! Starts: 2pm Start location: St. Blazius Church, Shanklin Bus: Shanklin Old Village Duration:: 1 hour, 1 mile Cost Free Contact: Lily-May Tel: 07899 800979

24 TOTLAND MYSTERY TOURA mystery tour of Totland starting at the war memorial. This walk can take more than one route depending on conditions – hence the title! There are a few steps on this walk. Starts: 2pm Start location: Totland War Memorial Grid ref: 326 868 Bus: 7, Totland War Memorial Duration:: 2½ hours, 4 miles Cost Free Contact: John H White Tel: (01983) 755186

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SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER

25 SING ALONG WITH DENA fun walk singing as we go! Song sheets will be provided. Any song requests a week before to Den. Musical instruments welcome – guitars, percussions and even comb and paper! Walk involves a few stiles. Starts: 2pm Start location: Merstone Lane Bus: 2, Merstone Lane Duration:: 2 hours, 3 miles Cost Free Contact: Den Clare Tel: (01983) 866999

26 D.L.W.’S ADVENTURE NO.2 – A LOST COMMUNITYA lost community and a journey through a disappearing coastline with some dramatic views and interesting landscapes. (Leave message only). Starts: 2.30pm Start location: Chale Church Grid ref: 483 776 Bus: 6 Wight Mouse Pub Duration: 1½ hours, 2½ miles Cost: £3.50 suggested donation to Helping the Arts Contact: David White Tel: 07598 782520

27 TASSLES AND TORCHES TAKE 2Enjoy this flat walk (in the dark), along the cycle track from Sandown Bay Academy to Newport Matalan. Wear your tassles, and bring your torches along, all in a good cause – for Breast Cancer Research. Hot refreshments available at the end of the walk (to purchase). Starts: 9pm Start location: Sandown Bay Academy Duration: 4 hours, 8 miles Cost: £10 Registration Fee, for Breast Cancer Reserch Contact: Joy Stevenson Tel: (01983) 730879 Mob: 07972 715627

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SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER


29 BEACHES BARS AND BLISTERS – THREE DAY ROUND THE ISLAND WALK (DAY THREE)A fairly tough challenge to walk round the Island’s 73-mile coastline in three days, but a great way to see all of the ‘coastal scenery’. Full information available on contact. Walk includes steps and styles. Starts: 8.30am Start location: Totland Duration: 8 hours, 21 miles Cost: Free Contact: David Yates Tel: 07718 685936

30 WALKS FROM RAILS - CLIP, CLOP AND CLATTERThe walk follows the route of the Victorian horse tramway through the streets of Ryde. An undemanding circular walk packed with historical interest and all-round fascination. Starts: 10am Start location: Ryde Esplanade Rail Station Grid ref: 593 935 Bus: 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 37, Ryde Bus Station (and Island Line Trains) Duration: 2 hours, 3½ miles Cost: Donation to the Lucie Blackman Trust Contact: Adrian Searle Tel: (01983) 615636 Mob: 07531 562606

31 YOGA, WALKING AND RELAXATION IN FISHBOURNEEnjoy stretching your body and learning some yoga practises in preparation for your walk along the beach and Fishbourne to Binstead and past Quarr Abbey. Refreshments along the way and complete with a relaxation practise to rest and rejuvenate yourself after a gentle nature walk. Starts: 10am Start location: The Shala, The Plantation Bus: 4, 9, Kite Hill Duration: 2 hours, 2 miles Cost: £5 Contact: Clare Matthews Tel: 07584 438009

32 D.L.W.’S ADVENTURE NO.3 – PART 1 OF 2 PART WALK Part one of a two part walk investigating the ruin of an illustrious family and one of the Island’s greatest houses with scenic and impressive country views. (Leave messages on phone only). Starts: 10.30am Start location: Wroxall Parish Church Grid ref: 551 799 Bus: 3, Parish Church Duration: 2½ hours, 3 miles Cost: £3.50 suggested donation to Help the Arts Contact: David White Tel: 07598 782520

33 DOWN THE PAN TO BLACKWATERA lovely walk with the Ramblers, through Pan farmland and down over a golf course to the Bembridge Trail. The walk continues down to Merstone Manor and along to Blackwater. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Medina Avenue car park Grid ref: 501 887 Bus: Newport Bus Station Duration: 3½ hours, 6½ miles Cost: Free Contact: Jackie and Tim Hough Tel: (01983) 868517

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34 STRAWBERRY LANEA great high level, low level walk along the Worsley and Tennyson Trails to Strawberry Lane with a return walk via Combe Farm. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Shorwell Shute Grid ref: 458 835 Bus: 12, North Court Manor Duration: 4½ hours, 7½ miles Cost: Voluntary donation to Gift to Nature Contact: Keith Wendes Tel: (01983) 740206 Mob: 07528 254180

35 BIG WALKIES RSPCA IW BRANCHRSPCA IW Branch BIG Walkies brings you a sponsored walk for dogs and dog lovers, a walk you will never forget. There will be more trees, more slobber and loads of four-legged friends to play with – doggies and dog lovers, this is your day! Choose a 3K or 5K walkies and help raise funds for the Godshill Animal Centre. Register Online at: www.rspca.org.uk/signup Starts: 10.30am Start location: Seaclose Park, Newport Grid ref: 502 893 Bus: 9, Seaclose Park Duration: 2 hours, 3.1 miles Cost: £10 Registration Fee (£5 each additional dog registered). Includes sponsorship pack and doggy bandana Contact: RSPCA IW Branch Tel: (01983) 840287

36 LIVE ON – HONOUR WALK IN AID OF THE POPPY APPEAL ALONG THE WARRIOR TRAILJoin us on this ‘honour walk’ in aid of the Poppy Appeal, along the wonderful Warrior Trail. The trail is a new six-mile circular trail, created in celebration of one of the Isle of Wight’s most prominent First World War stories, that of Jack Seely and his horse Warrior – a real-life warhorse. This is a sponsored walk. Free t-shirt for sponsorship over £10 Starts: 10.30am Start location: Mottistone Gardens car park Duration: 3½hrs, 6 miles Cost: [email protected] for sponsorship forms Contact: Tel: 02380 477272

37 NEWCHURCH UP, DOWN AND ALL AROUND WITH NIGELA lovely circular walk through the parish of Newchurch, with farmland, woods, downs and the Yar. The walk returns to Pedallers Café for tea, coffee, soup and sandwiches. Starts: 11am Start location: Pedallers Café Grid ref: 558 858 Duration: 3 hours, 6 miles Cost: £5 suggested donation to Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Contact: David Hughes Tel: (01983) 867735 Mob: 07974 755598


39 BEVOIS TEA PARTYAn afternoon stroll around the lovely Niton countryside then returning to Bevois Farm for afternoon tea. See website for more information www.wightvintage.co.uk. Starts: 1.30pm Start location: Bevois Farm, Niton Bus: 6 Niton Village Duration: 2½ hours, 4 miles Cost: £4 donation to Wessex Heartbeat Contact: Karen Whittington Tel: (01983) 731406 Mob: 07854 609107

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40 CAPABILITY BROWN AT APPULDURCOMBE – TWOThe second of two walks to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The Isle of Wight Gardens Trust is offering an expert guided tour of the estate to discover Brown’s only Isle of Wight designed landscape at Appuldurcombe, commissioned in the 18th century by the influential Worsley family. The house is now in ruins and managed by English Heritage. Starts: 2pm Start location: Appuldurcombe car park Grid ref: 543 801 Bus: 3, Appuldurcombe, Wroxall Duration: 2.50 hours, 4 miles Cost: £5 donation to support the research and conversation work of Isle of Wight Gardens Trust Contact: Vicky Basford/Mike Dawson Tel: 07794 173865

41 HOSPITAL BEDS TO FLOWER BEDSAn introduction to the development of a botanic garden from the grounds of a redundant hospital. Includes some fascinating history and plants from the southern hemisphere. Starts: 2pm Start location: Admission entrance at Ventnor Botanic Garden Grid ref: 548 769 Bus: 6, Ventnor Botanic Garden Duration: 1½ hours, 1¼ miles Cost: £7 concessionary admission to Ventnor Botanic Garden Contact: Jonyth Hill Tel: (01983) 730532

42 D.L.W.’S ADVENTURE NO.4 – PART TWO OF ADVENTURE NO.3Part two of D.L.W.’s adventure No.3, continuing the story and discover the strange and haunting tragic end to the story of the ‘lady in red’ while enjoying a scenic ramble (Leave message only on phone). Starts: 2.45pm Start location: Pointers Inn, Newchurch Bus: Island Breezer Pointers Inn Duration: 3 hours, 3½ miles Cost: £3.50 suggested donation to Help the Arts Contact: David White Tel: 07598 782520

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If you have a ‘pooch’ why not join in the ‘Big Walkies’ sponsored walk on

23 October. The RSPCA IW Branch BIG Walkies brings

you a sponsored walk for dogs and dog lovers, a walk you will never forget. There

will be more trees, more slobber and loads of four-legged friends to play with - doggies and dog lovers, this is your day! Choose a 3K or 5K walkies and help raise funds for the Godshill Animal Centre. Register Online at: www.rspca.org.uk/signup

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44 WALKS FROM RAILS: BEYOND THE BUFFERSA walk down the old railway track to Wroxall then cross-country via Appuldurcombe, Sandford and formal railway at Newchurch to Sandown before getting the train back to Shanklin. Starts: 9.45am Start location: Shanklin Rail Station Grid ref: 580 819 Bus: 2, 3, 23 Shanklin Rail Station (Island Line Trains) Duration: 6½ hours, 11 miles Cost: Donation to the Lucie Blackman Trust Contact: Adrian Searle Tel: (01983) 615636

45 MOTTISTONE AND BRIGHSTONEA Forest and downland walk visiting the lovely villages of Brighstone and Mottistone, passing the historical Longstone. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Mottistone car park Grid ref: 404 837 Bus: 12, Mottistone Manor Duration: 4½ hours, 7 miles Cost: Free Contact: Des Jackman Tel: (01983) 614840 Mob: 07721 187760

46 FIVE DOWNS, ONLY ONE UPA linear route with bus return, climbing up St Martin’s Down, following the Downs’ crest with fantastic views, descending into Ventnor. Optional trip to the Spyglass Inn and/or catch the No.3 bus back to Shanklin. Starts: 10.30am Start location: Shanklin Railway Station Grid ref: 581 818 Bus: 2, 3, Shanklin Bus Station Duration: 2½ hours, 5 miles Cost: Charity donation Contact: Sam Buck and Doug McGeoch Tel: 07875 553064

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48 HIGHS/LOWThis lovely walk encounters a steady climb up to Brook Down with some great views. We return back to Brook, along the stunning coastal path. Starts: 12pm Start location: Brook car park Grid ref: 386 836 Bus: 12, Brook Chine Duration: 3 hours, 6½ miles Cost: Free Contact: Neville Harry Tel: (01983) 872434 Mob: 07989 797738

49 SPIRIT TO SPIRITThis fantastic walk starts at the Old Village car park, then on to St. Blasius Church for a short talk on it’s history. Continuing on to Rylstone Gardens then on to Shanklin Chine for a free guided tour. Optional refreshments at the tea room or Fisherman’s Cottage. Starts: 1pm Start location: Vernon Meadow, car park Bus: 2, 3, Shanklin Old Village Duration: 3 hours, 3 miles Cost: Free Contact: Den Clare Tel: (01983) 866999

50 A CONCEALED CITYLegend and fact intertwine in this intriguing story. A story of a lost town or city. The walk is set in a reclaimed harbour. Refreshments will be available in a local pub after the walk. Starts: 2pm Start location: Lay-by East of Yarbridge Inn Grid ref: 608 863 Bus: 8, 2, 3 Duration: 3 hours, 5 miles Cost: Donation to Gift to Nature Contact: Howard Duffus Tel: (01983) 872163 Mob: 0742 8461619

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PARTNERS AONB www.wightaonb.org.ukEnglish Heritage www.english-heritage.org.ukHi-Tec www.hi-tec.comHovertravel www.hovertravel.co.uk

Island Roads www.islandroads.comIsle of Wight County Press www.iwcp.co.ukNational Trust www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

Ramblers Association www.ramblers.org.ukRegatta www.regatta.comRights of Waywww.iwight.comSouthern Vectis www.islandbuses.info

SUPPORTERSClif Bars www.clifbar.comCountry Walking www.countrywalking.co.ukGoodyear Outdoor www.goodyears.co.uk

H.F. Holidays www.hfholidays.co.ukIsle of Wight Radio www.iwradio.co.ukNatural England www.naturalengland.org.uk

Natural Enterprise www.naturalenterprise.co.ukStep by Step Walking Holidays www.step-by-step.co.ukWalking the way to health initiativewww.walkingforhealth.org.uk

Come to the Isle of Wight Walking Festival and see what the Island has to offerFor accommodation information and enquiries please ring:Visit Isle of Wight (01983) 813813 or visit www.visitisleofwight.co.ukTourist Information Centre – NewportThe Guildhall Quay Street, PO30 1TYTravel to the Isle of Wight: via Portsmouth and Lymington Wightlink: 0333 999 7333 www.wightlink.co.uk/walkingvia Southampton Red Funnel: 02380 019192 www.redfunnel.co.uk/walkingvia Southsea Hovertravel: 01983 717700 www.hovertravel.co.uk

Train operator: Island Line: 0845 6000 650 www.islandlinetrains.co.uk

FESTIVAL SPONSORSIsle of Wight Council www.iwight.com

Red Funnel www.redfunnel.co.uk/walking

Visit Isle of Wight www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

Wightlink www.wightlink.co.uk/walking

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