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WIN a walking break for two curtesy of the IW Walking Festival and partners


Put a Spring in your step this May and sign up to take part in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, taking place between 7th and 15th May 2022.

Boasting miles of winding footpaths through beautiful coast and countryside, the Island is a haven for hikers, walkers, and wanderers alike. Walk it with family, take a stroll with friends or connect with likeminded people in the great outdoors.

To mark the revival of the Spring Walking Festival in 2022, we’ve partnered with local businesses to create the perfect hiking holiday for two on the Isle of Wight, complete with travel to and on the Island, accommodation, lunch and dinner!

Sign up to take part in the event and ENTER TO WIN a walking break for two below.

THE PRIZE:

Travel – Hovertravel, Red Funnel or Wightlink foot passenger tickets

Travel to the Island courtesy of either Hovertravel, Red Funnel or Wightlink with return foot passenger tickets for two. Sail or fly across the Solent from Lymington, Southampton, Portsmouth or Southsea – choose the port most convenient to you.

Getting around – Southern Vectis bus travel

Enjoy complimentary bus travel during your visit thanks to Southern Vectis. Offering an extensive network of routes connecting the Island, hop on the bus at Newport Bus Station and head to your chosen walk for the day.

Stay – One Holyrood, Newport

Feel at home with a comfortable room for two at boutique hotel, One Holyrood in Newport. Choose from a double or twin room for two nights, with breakfast booked between 7th and 15th May during the event. One Holyrood offers accommodation as well as dining options and is just a short walk from Newport Bus Station and local amenities.

Dine – The Castle Inn, Newport

Tuck into a hearty homecooked evening meal for two at The Castle Inn Newport, the perfect end to a day exploring the Island on foot. Just a short walk from your room at One Holyrood.

Lunch on the go – Briddlesford local packed lunch hamper

Fuel your Island adventure with a tasty picnic hamper supplied by local farm and kitchen Bluebells at Briddlesford Farm. Packed full of delicious local cheeses, crackers, fruit, scones, cream and crisps, pack your picnic for the day and head off for a ramble across the Wight.