This will be the third Autumn Walking Weekend, which offers an action packed fours days with over 60 walks to choose from, suitable for all ages and abilities. There are several new walks in the Autumn Walking Weekend, all of which can be viewed on the website www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
In 2008 to celebrate 10 years of the Walking Festival we organised a Celebratory Walking Weekend. Due to the great popularity we decided to make it a permanent fixture in our event calendar. Last year over 2,000 walkers took part coming from all parts of the Globe and UK.
From amblers to ramblers, the festival offers you a wide choice of walks for all ages and abilities, giving you the chance to enjoy the colour of our autumnal walks. Wherever you roam on the Island, you’ll find inspiration at every turn.
This is the first time that a "Round the Island Coastal Path" walk has been organised for the autumn walking weekend. The walk has been organised by the Author of the Beaches Bars and Blisters book, and he will be taking his group on the trek over a period of three days. Look on the website for further details. (Booking is advised).
Look no further if you need to find something to do with the children during half term. The programme offers numerous enticing walks for the young ones. Why not join in Den's Singing walk, bringing along your own instruments. Enjoy a Full Moon story, or join in the Autumn Earth Walk, with the Wildlife Trust - to play games. You can take a walk through Bouldner to look for red squirrels. If you are interested in geology, there is a walk organised to look for retaceous fossils, or relax after a beautiful walk at our popular tea party walk.
Halloween adventures is a very popular walk and a must if you are up for a bit of fun! Dress up in your fancy dress costumes, and trek through fields, forests and grave yards, (there is even a supper in the forest) . Not one to be missed!! So what are you waiting for!! (Booking essential).
We still have spaces on our famous Speed Dating Walk Speed Dating Walk for October. Book today to avoid disappointment, Sunday 24th October is the date for your diary. You can download the registration form from the website www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk Give yourself to meet the person of your dreams, in a relaxed manner, along Sandown Bay on the beautiful Isle of Wight. We have had three weddings, but we have also had many matches for just friendship, register TODAY ...... www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
For details on the Walking Weekend plus information about the many other walks available, log onto www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk or click here to download a full list of the walks, start times and contacts.