Isle of Wight Walking Festival

Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns in Autumn 2022. So, lace up your walking boots, dig out your woollies and join us in October between the 8th and 16th.

With many guided walks taking place in October, right across the Isle of Wight, keep an eye on our Isle of Wight Walking Festival website for routes, and in the meantime why not stay up to date by signing up to our newsletter.

There's something for everyone

An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the IW Walking Festival is a friendly coming together in the great outdoors for all ages, offering a chance to meet new people, learn and discover the many wonders of the Wight. 

With a plethora of routes on offer to suit all abilities, the IW Walking Festival is an inclusive event providing a guided tour through the Island’s varied landscape, thriving wildlife and rich heritage. 

Find your perfect guided tour

Whether you enjoy a stroll along the flat with a pit-stop at the pub, a jaunt through the countryside with your four-legged friend or like to test your mettle against leg burning inclines (of which the Island has many), the IW Walking Festival offers something for everyone. 

Explore the Isle of Wight on foot

Over half the Isle of Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and in 2019 the Island became a UNESCO Bisosphere Reserve. Add 500 miles of well-maintained and signposted footpaths and you'll see why the Isle of Wight is the perfect place for a walking festival. 

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is easy to get to, whether for a day or longer stay. The majority of walks are free, why not grab your gear and explore the Island in October 2022.

Places to stay & refuel along the way

However long you’re planning to stay for your walking holiday on the Isle of Wight, we have the ideal accommodation. If you want a bit of luxury to rest your weary feet at the end of the day, choose from one of our many stylish hotels or a home from home B&B. Or enjoy camping, caravanning, or even try something different and enjoy getting close to nature by glamping. Search our accommodation page to find your perfect Isle of Wight accommodation.

The Isle of Wight is also crammed with great places to eat and drink. From pubs and restaurants to ice cream stalls, cafes and much more, your only problem will be deciding where to stop along the way!

Special offers

Check out the offers available on your travel and accommodation during the Isle of Wight Walking Festival.

The Island is often likened to ‘England in miniature’, and when you get walking, you’ll see why. We look forward to seeing you at the Isle of Wight Walking Festival.