The coastal footpath is largely considered to be anything between 68 and 77 miles long – subject to which routes are taken when various options are encountered – not to mention any coastal erosion or fallen tree diversions. For schedule-planning purposes, we now work on an average of 73 miles. We will also be climbing a total ascent of about 900m, including the highest point of the walk on Tennyson Down at 172m.

All of our round the island walks may present some fairly tough physical and mental challenges. The coastal path will largely be covered, although some slightly alternative routes will be offered subject to the weather and individual walking capabilities.

Unfortunately the walks may not be suitable for people with a walking disability, and the complete walk is not really suitable for most dogs.

Walkers are free to make their own accommodation arrangements, but if travelling to the Island you may find it easier to base yourself in Ventnor. Carry as little as possible. There are plenty of opportunities along the route to purchase food and drinks, and we will be stopping for lunch and refreshment breaks.

The walks will particularly appeal to anyone wanting a fairly reasonable physical challenge and some like-minded company.

We will not be directly attempting to raise any money for charity, but please feel free to do so if you wish.

We look forward to your company, and hope that the weather is kind to us, the beaches clean, the bars plentiful and the blisters few!

Saturday 3 May East Cowes to Ventnor (27 miles)

Walkers will meet up at the East Cowes Medina Ferry and set off at 0830.

Low tide at Fishbourne is about 0830, high tide at Ryde is about 1500, so a beach walk to Ryde may still be possible.

Lunch will be taken at the Old Fort Bar Café in Seaview.

Due to the high tide, the inland route to Bembridge and Culver Down will have to be taken.

We will aim to reach Ventnor paddling pool by 1830.

You are welcome to join me in a Ventnor tapas bar that evening.

Sunday 4 May Ventnor to Totland Pier (25 miles)

The walk will resume from Ventnor paddling pool at 0830.

Lunch will be taken at IOW Pearl, and we will aim to reach Totland Pier by 1800.

Monday 5 May Totland Pier to West Cowes(21 miles)

The walk will resume from Totland Pier at 0830.

Lunch will be taken at The New Inn, Shalfleet, and West Cowes Medina Ferry should be reached before 1630.

For further details please contact David on: 07718-685936 or [email protected] or [email protected]