Isle of Wight weekend 14th June 2024 to 16th or 17th June 2024 TRAIN TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Summary of walks

Southwestern have now released their travel tickets for 14th June to 17th June. 

Friday 14^th June 24: A walk on the downs starting at Shanklin, incorporating Shanklin Down, Luccombe Down, Bonchurch Down and Boniface Down.  Ending in Ventnor with frequent buses back to Shanklin if people opt to stay there. https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/lake-to-shanklin/

Travel: Take the 10.30 Portsmouth Harbour train  from London Waterloo

Arrives Portsmouth & Southsea 11:57

Bus departs Portsmouth & Southsea at 12:10

Arrives Southsea Hoverport at 12:20
depart Southsea Hoverport at 12:30

Arrives Ryde Hoverport arrives at 12:40
Walk to Ryde Esplanade station 17 minutes

Train departs Ryde Esplanade at 13:13

Arrives Shanklin  13:37

Ticket type: buy a return ticket to Shanklin.

Saturday 15^th June 24: THE walk from Chale to Ventnor with spectacular cliff top views over the sea taking in the annual Round the Island Yacht race.  Swimming if weather is OK.  https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/chale-to-ventnor/

Sunday 16^th June 24: Ventnor to Godshill stopping for a picnic lunch in the grounds of the remains of Appuldercombe House.  

For people staying over until Monday 17^th June, the walk is likely to be from Shanklin chine, along the seafron to Bembridge, and then the No8 bus to Ryde.  GPS and bus timetable to be posted, but the walk is around 5 miles.  Plenty of eating and drinking spots along the way, and swimming opportunities weather dependeny.

Accomodation:  Ventnor is the best town to stay in for the planned walks.  If you cannot get accommodation in Ventnor then Shanklin would be a good alternative.  The No. 3 bus connects Shanklin and Ventnor which are close together.

Full walk details including travel and start times for each walk will be posted shortly