Wight Winter Walks
Explore the Island the easy way!

Explore the Island's countryside and coast with local experts as your guides

Walks and events for each month are detailed individually - just click on the Walks & Events by month section on our navigation bar to the left.

In this programme of outdoor events throughout the season, local experts share their knowledge and special understanding of natural history, conservation, local history and the rural economy, with guided activities for Islanders and visitors of all ages. It's a chance to visit some new places, and explore countryside and coast on foot during friendly outings in the company of fellow walkers.

The Isle of Wight Council's Countryside Section has brought this programme together, and is grateful to all this season's contributors, many of whom give up their time voluntarily to organise and lead these events.

Download the leaflet here

If you have any queries regarding this publication, or require a paper copy of the leaflet, please contact the IW Council's Countryside Section on 01983 823893 or countryside@iow.gov.uk

The leaflet is also available on request as an audiotape, in large print or Braille.

This is the online version of the programme. Check this website before you set off - any last-minute changes will be shown here, and sometimes extra events and information are shown which do not appear on the printed leaflet.

The Wildlife Warriors and the Green Gym

Get fit, learn new skills and help conservation! There are two different ways to do it. See the sidebar link for more.

Walk your way to Health

Come along to a regular Health Walk and walk your way to health at your own pace! All walks are led by trained volunteer walk leaders, and are fairly level. See the sidebar link for more.

Before setting off

For many activities, there's no need to book - just turn up on the day at the stated time. Activities which require a reservation or confirmation beforehand are indicated.

Footpaths and bridleways may be muddy in places, so always be prepared. Good stout shoes or boots and, possibly, wellingtons and a waterproof would be sensible. Organisers have indicated, as far as possible, those events which are strenuous or pose difficulties en route.

No walk or activity in the programme will be cancelled before it is due to start except in exceptional circumstances. Whatever the weather, the leader will be at the start of the walk, but may decide to vary the route or, in extreme circumstances, may cancel there and then.

Please take your litter home with you. Dogs, where permitted, must be on a lead. Please avoid obstruction or damage to verges if you travel by car to the starting point and park considerately. Thank you.

Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this information, no responsibility can be accepted for any change which may subsequently occur. Those attending any of the events in this programme do so at their own risk.

To submit an event

If you would like your event to be considered for this publication then please contact mailto:countryside@iow.gov.uk

Note that the leaflets are primarily aimed at walks and rides for which there is little or no charge. Other events are normally only included if space allows. Other events and information may be included in this online edition which are not in the printed leaflet. This website may also be updated with any changes to the published events, so check here before setting off for the latest information.

Other walks you may like to do

The Medina Estuary and Western Yar are beautiful places to walk. The Estuaries Project has produced circular walks leaflets for these areas. See here for more details, including downloadable leaflets

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