2 books have been published by Ordnance Survey with the needs of Isle of Wight ramblers in mind.
Short Walks Made Easy Isle of Wight is a book specifically written for those with little walking experience, the less able, or anyone short on time. It features 10 leisurely walks ranging from 2-and-a-half to 5 miles.
The routes inside are a comfortable way to pick and choose a stroll to the finest viewpoints and historical locations the area has to offer, whether it be the grassy slopes and chalk cliffs of Tennyson Down, the serene beauty of Godshill, or the spectacular views up on Blackgang.
The 80 pages are packed with essential information detailing public transport, parking, amenities, places to eat and drink, nature notes, and the stories behind each walk.
Nick Giles, Managing Director for Leisure at Ordnance Survey, said:
“Short Walks Made Easy is perfect for anyone with little or no walking experience, and busy families who don’t want to spend the entire day out on a hike. It’s a fantastic way of making the outdoors accessible to everyone.
“The walks in this book are always between two-and-a-half and five miles, with very little or no steep gradients to overcome. Many are ideal for taking dogs out too.
“The book takes the hassle out of planning routes yourself. Just follow the instructions and you’re guaranteed a rewarding trip out discovering the beautiful countryside each time you use it.”
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For walkers who want something more challenging, the new OS Outstanding Circular Walks features 28 circular walks around the Island which are longer in length, ranging between three and 14 miles.
Each of these routes have been meticulously researched and make use of the Isle of Wight’s excellent network of 500 miles of footpaths and bridleways. All walks are accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS references for all waypoints, ensuring easy navigation.
Nick added:
“This new guide to the Isle of Wight replaces the old Pathfinder Short walks book. It contains a much more comprehensive selection of walks, from The Needles to Bembridge and from Ryde to St Catherine’s Point.
“There’s something for everyone in this book. That’s why we’ve arranged the walks in the book by completion time. There are 12 shorter and easier routes in the first ‘green’ chapter between 3 and 5 miles, progressing through to 9 half-day ‘blue’ walks up to 7-and-a-half miles, and finishing with 7 longer outings in the ‘orange’ chapter for the true hiking lovers that go up to 14 miles long.”
The Outstanding Circular Walks has been written by expert author Fiona Barltrop.
Short Walks Made Easy: Isle of Wight is priced at £8.99 and Outstanding Circular Walks Isle of WIght is priced at £12.99. Both are now available from OS’s shop.
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