Description
Island experiences at a gentler pace.
The Isle of Wight offers varied coastline, villages, and low hills within an easy-to-grasp area. This guide selects 15 short walks that make it simple to get out without spending the whole day walking. You can combine the walks with the other experiences that draw you to the island.
15 routes with maps and clear descriptions.
Paul Curtis links numbered route points to easy-to-read OS maps and photographs. The walks are consistently short and relatively easy, with some climbing on most. Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Freshwater, and Yarmouth are among the places offering different starting points into the selection and the island’s varied landscapes.
Nature and landmarks in a single day.
The Needles, Carisbrooke Castle, Quarr Abbey, and the village of Godshill are among the attractions in the area. Practical information on parking, facilities, and relevant stops helps you plan the whole day. The book is therefore well suited when your travel companions have different interests and you want to give the day both activity and relaxed breaks.
Who is this book suitable for?
The guide is suitable for regular walkers and holidaymakers who prefer shorter walks over long mountain days. The island can be explored year-round, but paths can be muddy after rain. Outside peak season, it is often quieter. Sensible clothing and footwear are just as relevant on short coastal walks as on longer walks elsewhere.
A long tradition of walking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Paul Curtis. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2026. ISBN 9781786312556.
