Explore Wight

04/07/2014

Thanks for the lovely comments received by e-mail from walkers at our Genteel East Ryde Walk on Tuesday evening.
"Many thanks for an outstanding walk, I really enjoyed it - one of the most interesting and stimulating evenings I've had in a long while. Your knowledge is impressive and it was delivered so well."
"Thanks for the walk on Tuesday; everyone seemed to really enjoy it."
Next scheduled repeat is in the Autumn Walking Festival Programme 11am Monday 27th October.

02/07/2014

Wow!

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Our forest school children came across this amazing puss moth caterpillar today while cutting willow for toasting forks in Bouldnor Forest, Isle of Wight. When he raised his head and waved his tails at us, one little boy said "Look at him! He's pretending to be a dragon!"

01/07/2014

Just returned from a great walk around Appley and St Johns which I led for Friends of Appley Park. Fantastic summer's evening and beautiful sunset. Shared stories of the history, heritage and characters that have shaped the local area. A really enjoyable evening.

30/06/2014

Looking forward to leading our Genteel East Ryde walk for the Friends of Appley Park tomorrow at 19:30, part of the Ryde Arts Festival. A beautiful part of the Island, loved by visitors and locals alike, the whole neighbourhood has a really interesting history which we will be exploring together.
£4 a head and booking essential (all monies going to Friends of Appley Park).

13/06/2014

Our friends at the Isle of Wight AONB took a picture of one of the feedback cards from the Walking Festival with some lovely words from someone on one of our walks.

13/06/2014

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Great news!

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28/05/2014

Thanks again to for the generous discount on their GPS devices for all walk leaders who took part in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival . Just ordered mine which has a camera too and I am really looking forward to testing it out in the field.

22/05/2014

This sounds like fun, providing the weather isn't wet and thundery like today. :)

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I know the wildlife that calls our garden home by day pretty well. There's the newts that swim about in the pond, the noisy flock......

17/05/2014

Great walk today in and around Mottistone with a small but select group ;) The weather was beautiful and thankfully not as hot as forecasted. Here are some pictures. Also I have posted the extract from the Whippingham entry from the Mills' 'Place names of the Isle of Wight'

17/05/2014

Explore Wight - Ancient Islanders walk today at 11am. Meet at the small car park at the bottom of Strawberry Lane, Mottistone Grid Ref SZ 412837. Not at the main Jubilee Car Park at the top of the hill or the car park near to Mottistone Manor.

14/05/2014

For my walkers on today's Genteel East Ryde walk here is more information on W B Page of Southampton who redesigned the gardens at St John's House in 1871 for Mr Gassiot.

14/05/2014

This year's BioBlitz takes place next Tuesday at Martin's Wood Newchurch. Great free activities focussed around the wildlife in the area.
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Well worth a visit.

Go Wild in Newchurch is a free family event looking at the Island’s wildlife both during the day and at night. The event starts on the evening of Monday 26th May at 8.30pm with Star Gazing, Bat Detecting and Moth Trapping. The main event will be held on… [ 313 more words. ]

14/05/2014

Explore Wight - Genteel East Ryde this morning. Fantastic weather, with beaches looking almost tropical and some brave souls even sunbathing. A short walk around the Appley area to look at its history and genteel past. Appley Park itself is looking good and lots of people were enjoying picnics and dog walks in this once private landscaped park, now open to all to enjoy.

12/05/2014

Today's Explore Wight - The Undercliff Walk.

12/05/2014

Explore Wight - The Undercliff this afternoon. Excellent group able to cope with the steep ups and downs of this short but challenging walk. Enjoyed sharing stories of the picturesque landscape so much appreciated by the genteel class of the C18th and C19th who chose to build their Marine Villas in Cottage Ornee style in the beauty and mild climate of this part of the Island's landscape. Dramatic views of the coastline from above Windy Corner which lived up to its name. The closure of the Undercliff Drive to through traffic meant that walking along the road was much more pleasurable than in previous years - allowing us to focus on the tranquillity and secluded character of the area rather than worrying about on coming vehicles. A great afternoon, with much better weather than forecast. Thanks to all who joined me on the walk and hope to see you again in the future.

11/05/2014

Gift to Nature - first Swifts sighted on Isle of Wight https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152124335033526&id=62254173525

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10/05/2014

I have recently joined a closed Facebook group called Isle of Wight Walking and found some lovely comments and photos from some of the walks I have recently led in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival . Thank you.
If you are interested in walking on our beautiful island search for the group and ask to join.

07/05/2014

Explore Wight - Smugglers and Merchants walk in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival today. A good group, up for the challenge of some steep slopes and enjoying the riot of colour from the spring flowers, especially around Wydcombe and along Public Footpath NT67 and NT60 through Beech Copse and onto Head Down. The walk along the coastal path was tough against the strong gusty south west wind, forcing us to take a safer route in the field.

Nice to be able introduce locals and visitors to beautiful and secretive parts of the Island's landscape along with the more familiar dramatic views from coastal path and St Catherine's Down and Hill. And to share a few stories about the areas history, notable past residents, wildlife and landscape. The are doing a fantastic job looking after their land in the area which we all enjoyed.

04/05/2014

Looking forward to our first walk in the Walking Festival tomorrow at 11am. Quite a few bookings but still some spaces left to join us on our Explore Wight - Abandoned Town walk around the beautiful tranquil hamlet of Newtown.

01/05/2014