The Isle of Wight boasts more miles of footpaths and bridleways than roads, so walking between pubs should be straightforward. A few of the footpaths are well signed, but most signs are very decrepit, so either the maps attached to the following directions from the OS guide, or an original OS map is very handy. These circular routes each take in two pubs on the Isle of Wight, and you can start at either end... Enjoy!
Approximate duration: 6 hours
This is a long walk starting at either Shorwell or Carisbrooke. If you prefer, do half the walk using the No. 7 bus which runs hourly between the two destinations. The route passes some of the largest sloe bushes on the Island and takes in both the Eight Bells and the Crown Inn.
Approximate duration: 4-5 hours
This walk is five miles there and back as the crow files between the Sun at Calbourne and the Sun Inn Hulverstone. However with the forests and hills of Brighstone betwixt, this offers a real walking challenge. It takes in all manner of topography and is the more rewarding, offering views of Swanage, the Solent and Tennyson Down.
Approximate duration: 2 hours
From Newport this short (but hilly) walk transforms from the clutter of modernity to stunning countryside in less than 10 minutes, or the reverse if starting from Arreton Old Village.
Lugleys of Cowes is a relaxed fine dining restaurant and Piano Bar located on Cowes Parade overlooking the Solent and is renowned for great food, unrivalled views and its stylish design.
Situated centrally on Sandown’s seafront and one of the top Isle of Wight hotels, the Trouville Hotel in Sandown is the ideal location for an Isle of Wight Break.
There has been an Abbey at Quarr on the Isle of Wight since 1132,. It played a central part in the life of the Island until its dissolution by Henry VIII. The Quarr Abbey that stands alongside the ruins of the former building belongs to the Solesmes Congregation group of monasteries.
