ABOUT THE ISLE OF WIGHT

The Isle of Wight is England’s largest island, across the English Channel. It is one of the Area’s of Oustanding Natural Beauty (AONB). With 57 miles of coastline to explore, we will never be more than a few miles from the sea wherever we are on the Island. Each coast is different in character and ranges from river estuaries to soaring cliffs, with secluded coves perfect for rock-pooling and beautiful beaches for swimming.

TIME & LOCATION

We will be meeting at 1pm on Saturday September 23rd. The meeting point is Portsmouth Hovertravel on Calerence Esplanade. The trip will end at the same location, on Sunday September 24th at 8pm.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

For this trip, the cost (£110 – £135) includes Hovercraft travel from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, hotel accommodation and entrance to the Shanklin Chine (the island’s oldest tourist attraction). You will need to cover other costs including travel around the island and all meals. Register at the top of the page!

ITINERARY & ACTIVITY LEVEL

See the full itinerary here. This trip will be a combination of rest and adventure. Saturday will be light and leisurely – you’ll have freedom to roam the beach and surrounding area of Ryde and the town of Newport. On Sunday, you can expect medium-intensity coastal walks around Freshwater Bay and The Needles. We will take breaks to catch our breath, chat and take pictures along the way – feel free to comfortably pace yourself.

ACCOMMODATION

We’ll be staying at a budget-friendly hotel in the town of Newport (scroll down for images). There are both private and shared twin rooms available – first come first serve!

WHAT DO I NEED?

Casual clothing for the Saturday and weather-appropriate sports clothing for Sunday. Wear your comfortable walking shoes and pack a swimming costume! Consider the type of bag you carry – bumbags and lightweight rucksacks are best – you’ll be able to leave any heavier bags at the hotel on the Sunday. Check out this overnight essentials packing list.

GETTING THERE

Public Transport: There are direct trains to Portsmouth stations from London Victoria, Waterloo East and more. Book ahead and find train tickets as cheap as £9.

Driving: There is parking available at Portsmouth and Southsea Station NCP Car Park for £6/24 hours.

If you need support figuring out your journey, contact Etiosa.

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