Isle of Wight Hotels Walking Holidays

An Isle of Wight holiday could prove to be the answer to a well needed break away from the routine of everyday life. Perhaps you are looking for something different in your holiday for this year, or perhaps you’re looking to combine it with some sort of activity rather then spend the entire week sat around the pool becoming increasingly fed up and evermore frustrated. There are many things that you could do to make the most of your holiday, but the thing that stops us the most is probably the cost.

The Isle of Wight offers an array of wonderful things to participate in at an incredibly affordable cost. Home of the walking festival the Isle of Wight attracts many visitors during May that arrive to undertake in the festival. This has proved to be a great way to view the island and really explore all that is on offer that is so often missed when traveling by coach or car. The walking festival is tailored for all levels of experience so there is more than likely to be something on offer for you. Accompanied by experienced guides that offer information about wildlife, local history and the islands culture will allow you to learn about the island first hand.

Consisting with over 500 miles of well maintained, signposted footpaths and bridleways which includes four coastal trails as well as eight long distance walks you will always have something left to do for your next visit. The distance of the walks vary depending on ability from the half mile walks for the novices and walks that go further than 15 miles.

Some of the more popular walks are the ‘Ghost Walk’ which is a half mile walk around the old village and parks of Shanklin and informs you of stories that include ghosts, smugglers and buried treasure. Another favorite is the ‘Dinosaur Walk’ which is a 1.5 mile walk and includes a trip to local beaches on the quest for dinosaur footprints and fossilised forests.

The walking festival takes place between the 9th and 24th May 2009, so its suggested that you look for Isle of Wight Hotels that will be able to accommodate you are they become full quickly.

This article was written on behalf of the St Maur Hotel who are one of the Isle of Wight Hotels and offer places to stay for an Isle of Wight Holiday.