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Shanklin Down Circular

This walk is great for some amazing views and fairly challenging terrain. This walk is 3.2 miles long and tackles some sizeable hills....

Daneen Cowling

Sep 20, 20203 min read

This 8-mile walk is a great route to connect up the historic harbour and river towns along the Yar. It encompasses some Isle of Wight...

Daneen Cowling

Aug 11, 20203 min read

This is a lovely 3 mile walk takes you along the River Yar to the low-lying tidal dune landscape of St Helens Duver. This walk is packed...

Daneen Cowling

Aug 3, 20203 min read

I first did this walk with my sister on what was probably one of the hottest days in May, but through the sweat and pain, we were blessed...

Daneen Cowling

Aug 2, 20204 min read

This is a great walk combining so much - you get the river-level views while navigating through Brading Marshes, then after a climb up...

Daneen Cowling

Jul 29, 20203 min read

The true poster landmark for the Isle of Wight is the Needles; the iconic chalk stacks that extend off the western diamond corner are a...

Daneen Cowling

Jul 27, 20203 min read

This ~1 mile circular walk is one I have done countless times over. Only a 2 minute walk from my old home, this walk is one I am most...

Daneen Cowling

Jul 26, 20202 min read

Shanklin and Sandown, the two towns either end of Sandown Bay, allow for a pleasant 2-4 mile (ending pier or Culver Cliff) walk by either...

Daneen Cowling

Jul 25, 20202 min read

Shanklin Beach is a ~1-2 mile stretch of sandy beach. Backed by a strip of sea-themed resturants, cafes crazy golf and amusements,...

Daneen Cowling

Jul 25, 20202 min read

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