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The Isle of Wight Walking Festival will take place from 10 – 18 May and 4 to 12 October 2025. Walkers of all abilities can join in the two weeks.
With more than half of the Isle of Wight designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 500 miles of well-maintained footpaths and 60 miles of coastline, the island is noted for its great walking.
History of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival
The first festival was held in 1999, consisting of 39 walks.
Most of the guided walks are free, although some leaders may request a donation for charity. This provides you a great opportunity to see the diverse landscapes on offer in the island, as well as to meet colourful locals. You are advised to book ahead.
This year’s walking festival programme can be found here.
The festival has more than 75 walks to choose from, across the 500 miles of footpath on the island.
Registration is available now, and you are recommended to do so swiftly as the walks tend to full up fast.
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2025 Dates
The walking festival Isle of Wight will take place from 10 – 18 May and Isle of Wight autumn walking festival from 4 to 12 October 2025.
For more information on Victoria’s association with the island and walking opportunities on Tennyson Down, read Mark Bibby Jackson’s Isle of Wight Holidays: Walks, Pubs and Victoria.
Things to Do on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has a wonderful history with Carisbroke Castle, where King Charles I was locked up prior to his execution, and Queen Victoria’s beloved Osborne House both run by English Heritage and open to the public. Read more here.
Isle of Wight Festival Season
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is just one of many festivals on the island. Other festivals include: the Isle of Wight Literary Festival, Ventnor Fringe, Lendy Cowes Week and the Isle of Wight Festival.
Isle of Wight Accommodation
If you are looking for accommodation on the island during your stay, visit: https://isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk/offers/.
For more information on the Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2024
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Cover Photo credit Visit Isle of Wight.co.uk
