Testimonials
Hear from previous walkers

After every walking festival, we contact all walkers to get feedback. This helps us gain information about what people enjoyed, how they felt about the event and any areas we can look to improve future events. Of course, it’s also great to celebrate the fantastic work of the volunteer walk leaders. The below highlights just a small amount of feedback we received from the Autumn Walking Festival in October 2024.

“It was, as usual, such a lovely event. I never get used to how beautiful the IOW is and love the opportunity to discover more amazing places and footpaths. I would like to thank all the walk leaders and organisers for the fantastic job they’ve done.”  Walker from Hythe

“The walk leaders were all excellent, friendly and knowledgeable, making the walks interesting especially The walk around Ventnor with Jo, and The botanical gardens with Head Gardener Wayne, and Carisbrooke walk with David.”  Walker from Caterham

“Awesome loved the fact that the Sheriff and head of Isle of Wight came to a walk to unveil a gate for 25th year!”  Walker from Fleet

We felt our leaders had put in so much work to prepare for the walks. We loved Shanklin in WW2 and Discovering Ventnor. The model village walk was also fascinating and so informative. None of our walks disappointed.”  Walker from Houghton

Had a fabulous time, guides on walks amazing and really added to the experience. Very well organised.”  Walker from Bradford on Avon

“Lovely walks, knowledgeable and friendly organisers, met some really nice people and saw parts of the island I had never visited before. Will definitely do again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you 💛”  Walker from Richmond