WALKING HOLIDAYS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
The Isle of Wight has earned its Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status. Dramatic chalk-white cliffs look out over footprint-free beaches, and fleets of sailing yachts scoot merrily through the blue-green waters of the Solent.
Inland, cattle and sheep graze lazily in the fields, while winding hedge-fringed roads lead to thatched-roof villages where time seems to have stood still. If the mild climate and scenery weren’t enough, Isle of Wight walking holidays offer paths for all experience levels, outdoor activities galore, and enough heritage to fill a history book.
And on an island that plays host to one of Britain’s biggest music events – the Isle of Wight Festival – you can expect plenty of entertainment in the pubs of pretty harbour towns like Cowes and Newport.
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What to see on the Isle of Wight
Walk the Tennyson Trail
The Needles are one of the Isle of Wight’s most eye-catching attractions. They also mark a stop on the Tennyson Trail – a route made famous for being adored by British poet laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson.
From Tennyson Monument you can take in views that – on a clear day – encompass the entirety of the island. A stroll over the windswept grassy meadows of Tennyson Down provide a welcome break for tired legs, and the wooded sections of the Tennyson Trail are one of the best places in England to see native red squirrels.
History & Culture
The Isle of Wight music festival isn’t the only thing that makes itself heard here – the island’s history and heritage sing loud, too. Dinosaur fossils, battle-worn castles, summer palaces, ancient megalithic monuments, and a secret past as a base for Britain’s space programme – the island squeezes a lot into its small size.
Where to stay on the Isle of Wight
HF Country House: Freshwater Bay House
Freshwater Bay House commands one of the best positions on the Isle of Wight, overlooking Freshwater Bay and sitting at the foot of the Tennyson Down. It's in the heart of the island's area of outstanding natural beauty and its history dates back to 1799.
With 43 guest rooms, three lounges, a licensed bay, a restaurant with sea-views, a putting green, path leading down to the beach and outdoor heated pool (open May to September), it's the perfect place to relax. Find out more
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