Explore And Enjoy The Fun On The Isle Of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend

It is only a couple of weeks away from the once-a-year Autumn Walking Weekend in the Isle of Wight. This exclusive weekend festival is just one among many organized walking adventures that comprise the Isle of Wight Walking Festival.

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is a proud recipient of The Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2010 for Tourism Best Event (silver). It isn’t pretty unexpected really that the Isle of Wight is the foremost location for walking festivals and fun-filled activities. For starters, 50 % of the isle had been classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with over five hundred miles of maintained footpaths taking you to natural charms everywhere. Just for this year alone, over three hundred walking events have already been planned all year round, most of which are structured to a distinct event concept. Included in these are heritage path walks, fossil exploration hikes, a speed dating walk which allows single people to get together with other eligible individuals, and certainly, the coming Autumn Walking Weekend.

The Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend is currently on its fourth year. Most of its achievements is attributed to the fact that it makes excellent use of the isle’s interesting terrain for sixty appointed walks catering to all age groups and physical capabilities. Last year’s Autumn walk drew in around 18,000 players from within and outside of the isle. A larger crowd is anticipated this season as the celebration runs from October 21st to 24th. The four-day event features walks along beach locations, woodlands, ledge hiking trails and the island’s legendary manor houses.

From wildlife and ghost walks to coastal and culture trails, you’ll find walks for recreational walkers, die-hard ramblers, the entire family and even dogs – ranging from a legendary 72-mile Beaches, Bars and Blisters walk transpiring over 3 days to unusual Ghost Walks, Halloween Adventures and a Tai Chi Walk. Also in the program will be the Dog Walk for the Hospice where pet dogs and their masters take a four-mile stroll in Parkhurst Forest.

There is also the Brighstone Forest Safari where nature buffs can experience the fall wildlife and have a peek at red squirrels that are endemic to the isle. Additionally, the entire family will unquestionably enjoy the Woodland Tales story walk. And singletons can ‘hunt down’ their ideal partner at the infamous Speed Dating Walk, that has finished up in 3 weddings as of yet!

The festival culminates in “Walk the Wight”, a challenging 26.5 mile walk around the Island in aid of The Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Quicker walks and a flat walk are also offered. With the island’s breathtaking autumnal landscapes, it is easy to understand why walking is so well-liked in this particular holiday Island. Add to this greater than average UK weather plus the good quality lodging you can find across this little but fascinating Southern isle, you are in for a terrific weekend of adventure, relaxation and enjoyment.

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