About the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is home to some of the most diverse countryside in the UK, and what better way to unwind than to get out into the fresh air and explore?
Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or something more energetic, you can discover historic farms, pretty lanes, thatched villages, coastal trails and woodlands. It's easy to find your way around, with over 500 miles of carefully maintained footpaths and signposts to follow. Walking, cycling and bird watching are popular all year round and every May the Island hosts the UK's largest walking festival.
Whatever you choose to do - whether it's following a pub walk, hiring bikes, or wandering along secluded coves - your time on the Isle of Wight is something the whole family will enjoy.
Isle of Wight Links
- Isle of Wight Tourism
- Isle of Wight Index
- Isle of Wight Weather
Where to Start?
Why not start with our much loved Victorian hometown of Ventnor. A hidden microclimate to the south of the Island. Ventnor offers a harbour, a beautiful family beach with traditional Victorian beach huts and an esplanade with a fresh fish cabin selling locally caught fish and crab and lobster and various cafes and restaurants. The town has many interesting shops to perhaps buy something interesting for your trip home. There are many coastal walks from the town through to the quaint village of Bonchurch which offers an area steeped in History with its famous pond, or west to Steephill cove, where the local fisherman sell fresh fish and lobster and the local café makes a mean crab sandwich. Carry on up to the Botanical gardens and enjoy many tropical walks through the award winning gardens.
