Walking on the Isle of Wight Spezial

A guidebook to 33 walking routes on the beautiful Isle of Wight, including the 70 mile Coastal Path – a complete circuit of the island’s spectacular coast. Ranging from 4 to 18 miles long, the walks explore clifftops, beaches, forest trails and downland, and visit picturesque villages and the towns of Yarmouth, Cowes and Ventnor. Graded easy to moderate, they are suitable for all abilities and are accessible all year round.

The guide contains clear step-by-step route descriptions for each walk, accompanied by an extract from 1:50.000 OS mapping. There is information about refreshment and accommodation options along the route and plenty of details about the island’s history and the interesting places encountered. Options for accessing the start and finish using the island excellent public transport are also given for each walk.

With an incredible 326 miles of footpaths in a compact area, there is a huge choice of where to walk, which means that walkers can experience all the diversity the island has to offer – jaw-dropping views such as those from the magnificent coastline of West Wight, St Catherine’s Point and the Needles, sweeping downland, as well as 2.000 or so listed buildings.

A guidebook to 21 day walks on the Isle of Wight plus a long-distance Coastal Path route. Exploring the island’s Natural Landscape there are walks suitable for all abilities.

The graded day walks range from 7–28km (4–18 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. The Coastal Path is a longer more challenging route circumnavigating the island. This is presented in 8 stages and covers 113km (70 miles).

• 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
• Detailed information on refreshments and public transport are given for each walk
• Easy access from Newport, Cowes and Shanklin
• Local points of interest are featured including The Needles