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15 Short Walks on the Isle of Wight
Pre-order - Publishing 15 January 2026
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ISBN
9781786312556
Availability
Not Yet Published
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15 Jan 2026
Edition
First
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm
Weight
0g
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Discover 15 of the best short walks on the Isle of Wight. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
Seasons
The walks are viable all year round, but mud can be an issue after wet weather. Go off-season to maximise tranquility, although the island seldom feels crowded.Centres
Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Freshwater and YarmouthDifficulty
The walks are all short and generally easy, suitable for children and pensioners as a rule. There is some ascent on most walks, but never too steep or too long. Wear sensible clothing, especially footwear.Must See
Famous attractions The Needles, Carisbrooke Castle and Quarr Abbey; popular seaside resorts of Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor and Ryde; picture-postcard Godshill; magnificent views including the ‘Back of the Wight’ from St Catherine’s Oratory Lighthouse, two coasts from the Tennyson Trail, and Sandown Bay from the top of Brading Down.Pre-order
Publishing 15 January 2026
This book is available to pre-order. Payment will be taken upfront and your book will be dispatched from our warehouse as soon as it becomes available around the 15 January 2026.
This eBook is available immediately. Payment will be taken upfront and your eBook will
be available for download within your account area.
ISBN
9781786312556
Availability
Not Yet Published
Available
15 Jan 2026
Edition
First
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm
Weight
0g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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Would you like to explore the best of the Isle of Wight? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (all under three hours), including The Needles, Carisbrooke Castle, Quarr Abbey and the Tennyson Trail.
Why choose this guidebook?
- Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
- Short climbs but no challenging terrain
- Numbered points which tie OS maps to clear route description
- Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
- Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk
Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!
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Updates
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We do not yet have any updates available for this book
We are always grateful to readers for information about any discrepancies between a guidebook and the facts on the ground. If you would like to send some information to us then please use our contact form. They will be published here following review by the author(s).
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By Paul Curtis
Paul Curtis lived on the Isle of Wight for eight years, during which time he wrote the first edition of this book. He is a very keen national and international long-distance walker and cyclist, preferring to savour it all than to rush. Among many other adventures, he has cycled from Boston to San Diego, from New York City to New Orleans, from Calais to Malaga, and from Calais to Scalea, as well as hiking through the Swiss Alps, and from his Hampshire home to Sheffield.
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