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Walking on the Isle of Wight

Criss-crossed as it is by more than 500 miles of well-maintained and signposted footpaths, the Isle of Wight is ideal for a UK walking holiday.

Walking is still the most popular activity with visitors and hosts the largest Walking Festival in the UK. Winding through field and forest and round the coast these footpaths give access to every corner of the Island - including many fascinating towns and villages. Over half of the Island is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Island's amazing variety of countryside means it offers a wide range of habitants. You can stroll through the forest and see Red Squirrels.

There are many organised guided walks throughout the year. For something a little different, how do you fancy a spinechilling Ghost Walk. Walks take place from Easter - October. Numbers are limited so booking is essential on these walks.

A Wight Walks Holiday is a wonderful way to explore the hidden charms of the Isle of Wight; it's a very flexible holiday starting and finishing on any day of the week to suit your lifestyle. You will be walking from one place to another carrying only a light weight day sack, stopping some where different each night, with the freedom to walk at your own pace, stop for breaks when you want and spend as long as you want exploring the villages, towns or sites of historical interest along the trail.

Providing guided or unescorted walking holidays, Step by Step offers the walker many advantages. These include transport to and from walk locations and local knowledge, maps and guides for the Isle of Wight's finest walks.

Whether you want the added enjoyment and interest provided by a local walk leader or the freedom to wander some of Britain's finest countryside, Step by Step Walking Holidays will provide you with a truly memorable walking holiday.

Like to combine your walking with a little education? Go on an organised fossil hunt, visit one of the Dinosaur Museums or take flight over the main archeological sites - the Island is world famous for its dinosaur remains.

Why not combine your walk with a visit to one of our local public houses? Further details are available from our Pub Walks Guide.

The Isle of Wight hosts an annual Walking Festival.

2007 dates are 5th - 20th May.