The Isle of Wight Council has announced a new title sponsor for the forthcoming 2014 Isle of Wight Walking Festival.
Garmin, a global leader in satellite navigation, has been confirmed as the new title sponsor for the event, which is the UK and Europe’s largest walking festival.
The festival takes place between 3rd and 18th May this year and features over 250 walks, ranging from short strolls to round the Island events. Amongst the walks returning are the famous speed dating walk and fossil-themed events.
As part of the sponsorship, Garmin will provide the latest GPS innovations to walkers including competitions, demonstrations and hands-on training on equipment.
Dawn Ramsay, general manager at Garmin, said:
“We are very proud to become the headline sponsor of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival for 2014. The growth of the festival in recent years shows that more and more people are keen to experience the great outdoors, having fun and getting fit at the same time.
“Supporting family and mass participation events is always highly rewarding for all concerned, and Garmin is pleased to be a major supporter of this year’s festival.”
Shirley Smart is the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet member responsible for tourism and commented:
“It is very pleasing to have such a high profile and world famous company supporting the 2014 Isle of Wight Walking Festival.
“The event continues to grow each year and attracts thousands of participants both from the Island and the mainland.
“A lot of the walkers who take part in events use GPS to help direct them and I am sure Garmin supporting the festival will be welcome news to many!”
The 2014 Isle of Wight Walking Festival is also supported by Local Sustainable Transport Fund and details of the event, including scheduled walks and information on how to book events can be found on its website at www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.com.
