Walking

Shanklin to Ventnor walk 4.6 miles/7.3km | 3.5 hours | moderate

The National Trust owns and manages the Wydcombe estate, a parcel of land running north/south on St Catherine’s Down.

A short stroll around Whitwell looking for the red water pumps, before heading into the pub for lunch.

Negotiate the Dinosaur Turf Labyrinth and cross Flowers Brook on the stepping stones

A short wheelchair friendly meander with lovely sea views.

VICTORIAN ST LAWRENCE: 5 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

A wheelchair friendly walk with parking, toilets and refreshments along the route. Approx 4.5 miles.

THE BONCHURCH WALK: 2.4 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island, and blogs about them on her website.

VENTNOR TO LOWER HYDE: 5.3 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island, and blogs about them on her website.

STENBURY DOWN TO APPULDURCOMBE: 4 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

WROXALL DOWNS BLUEBELLS: 2.5 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

SHANKLIN STATION TO WROXALL: 3.6 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

VENTNOR TO THE DONKEY SANCTUARY: 2.6 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

VENTNOR TO ORCHARD BAY CIRCULAR WALK: 3.75 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island and blogs about them on her website.

A wheelchair friendly walk with parking, toilets and refreshments on route. Approx 1 mile.

The Wroxall Stream Trail or Link is an 8 mile trail which links the town of Ventnor to the village of Merstone.

This is a long distance walk of 19 miles, from the source of the River Yar at Niton to where it flows into the sea at Bembridge.

RAF St. Lawrence was constructed during WWII, and located on the coast about two miles west of Ventnor.

A short circular walk from Whitwell via the outskirts of Niton.

VENTNOR TO STEEPHILL COVE: 3 miles. Lin has racked up many miles walking all over the Island, and blogs about them on her website.

This is a 10 mile linear walk from Ventnor to Shide near Newport. It's moderately difficult due to the ascent up and over the downs.

Ventnor 'Y' Station helped find out what Hitler was up to. The remains of this red brick structure can be found within Gift To Nature's Rew Down Nature Reserve.

Gift to Nature's Rew Down nature reserve, perched up at the top of Ventnor. See the fantastic views across the countryside and coast, as well as a little history from World War 2.

A leafy stroll through a small, tranquil woodland in St Lawrence, managed by Gift to Nature.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's nature reserve at St Lawrence Undercliff Woods.

This small arable field is managed with wildlife in mind. Here you will find rare cornfield flowers which were once plentiful in our countryside, a beetle bank and flocks of farmland birds.

There are two inland caves in the undercliff to explore - Elephant Hole and The Spider Cave.

VENTNOR TO OLD PARK ST LAWRENCE: 4.5 MILES. Lin has clocked up many miles walking all over the Island, and blogs about them on her website.

According to a local record, in the 1830s most of Niton village was involved in smuggling. This 4.5 mile trail takes you to 14 sites of interest.

A relatively easy walk, that is exhilarating at all times of the year, with a winter bonus of sunsets over the English Channel.

Take a circular walk passing the Oratory, with views of the Hoy Monument. Discover Wydcombe woods and spot rare wildlife that lives in the habitat including the orange ringed dragonfly. Find out more about the monk and the merchant as you complete this trail.

A 3.5 mile walk around the southern-most tip of the Isle of Wight that takes in sweeping views of the Island.

Blue Plaques in Ventnor, Bonchurch and St Lawrence.

An historic stroll through the social history of Ventnor in its rise as a significant and important health spa town during the early 19th Century, marked by its social development in its pubs and breweries, and the growth of the fashionable accompaniments that came with it.

A family friendly cycling and walking trail from Wroxall on the Isle of Wight.

A walk less than two miles long. Takes about an hour, allowing for time enjoying the views, flora and fauna.

Discover the Niton Tunnels, on Footpath NT30.

A self-guided walk along the revetment between Bonchurch and Ventnor, following the plaques that mark out the distances between the planets to scale, each one bearing some interesting facts.

Pretty gardens offering an elevated view of Ventnor Bay. Rene Howe Walk connects the town with the esplanade.

Enjoy far-reaching views of the downs and the English Channel, as well as a rich blend of wildlife, on this short but challenging National Trust walk near Ventnor.

This short but challenging National Trust walk on Ventnor Downs takes in a Bronze Age burial site and reminders of the Island's wartime history.

Follow the same path that pilgrims of the Middle Ages once trod. It's an interesting walk that takes in some breathtaking scenery.

A 1.5 mile walk from the village of St Lawrence to the White Horse pub in Whitwell.

Old High Hat Tunnel St Lawrence is a 619-yard tunnel that opened in 1897 and remained in use for a further 55 years until the line closed in 1952.

The St. Lawrence heritage trails come in two parts. This one is the Coastal Trail (5.4k/3.4 miles) and requires suitable footwear as it can be wet and slippery after rain. Reasonable fitness is required.

VENTNOR HERITAGE CENTRE: Time Travel Ventnor is a heritage trail around beautiful Ventnor with fun challenges for children.

The St. Lawrence heritage trails come in two parts. This one is the Village Trail (2.5k/1.6 miles) and will take a casual 2 hours.

A small but pretty garden adjacent to the Old Church in St Lawrence, with benches and a beautiful sea view.

An award-winning park for the people on the beautiful Isle of Wight. With a putting green, great little café & a sprinkling of Ventnor magic.

Sue Lowday conducts two guided walks for people interested in learning the history of Bonchurch and it's famous residents. Join one of Sue's sell out walks and discover some of the hidden histories of Bonchurch.