Summer Walks 2026 list now available!

Come and explore the Isle of Wight National Landscape with us! Whether you enjoy nature, heritage, storytelling, art or landscape views with new friends, there is something for everyone. 15 themed walks with 5 walk leaders 23rd May – 15th August.

This year Isle of Wight National Landscape and walk leaders are kicking off the walks programme with 5 ‘no need to book’ walks, just come along on day – bring a friend or meet a new one: Arty Walk Freshwater Bay, Golden Tales Freshwater, Historic Landscape at Chillerton, Twilight Woodland Wander in Newchurch and In the Footsteps of The Niton Smugglers.

Image of five walk leaders against different landscapes with the title Free Summer Walks
List of dates for the Isle of Wight National Landscape Summer Walks programme

Partnering with the Biosphere Festival

Now in its second year the Biosphere Festival celebrates the key biosphere principles: Value Our Island Heritage, Protect and Sustain Nature, Restore Island Ecosystems, Share Biosphere Knowledge, Celebrate Local Distinctiveness, Build a Liveable Island, Embrace a New Economy, Take Climate Action, Safeguard Future Generations. Nine days or free or low cost events that celebrate The Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere status. 27th June – 5th July. Isle of Wight NL Walk leaders will lead five free walks: In the Footsteps of Lady Ann Worsley, Full Moon Walk Culver Down, Archaeology of Brading Marsh, Byways and Birdsong Wroxall and an Arty Walk along Shalfleet Creek. Walks can be booked on Eventbrite from 1st May – eventbrite.co.uk/o/isle-of-wight-national-landscape-46984594923

Walks for all

The landscape is for everyone to enjoy. Each year Isle of Wight NL and walk leaders run walks for organisations, ensuring that as many people as possible feel welcome. This year our walk leaders are working with Godshill families, VIVA group, Young Farmers Club, Isle of Wight College and Wroxall School.