Isle of Wight Walking Festival

About

Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival, sponsored by Outdooractive, will return in Autumn 2025 (4th - 12th October).

An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival is a friendly coming together in the great outdoors for all ages, offering a chance to meet new people, learn and discover the many wonders of the Wight. 

With a plethora of routes on offer to suit all abilities, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival is an inclusive event providing a guided tour through our island’s varied landscape, thriving wildlife and rich heritage. 

Find your perfect guided tour on the Isle of Wight

This friendly festival hosts a variety of walks led by knowledgeable volunteer walk leaders. You’ll easily find a walk that suits you - whether you’re looking for a shorter stroll or a day long hike across the Island. 

Explore the Isle of Wight on foot

Over half the Isle of Wight is an Isle of Wight National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and our island is a UNESCO Bisosphere Reserve. Add 500 miles of well-maintained and signposted footpaths and you'll see why the Isle of Wight is the perfect place for a walking festival. 

Free guided walks

The majority of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival walks are free or there is a small donation to charity or charge requested.

Awards

* Beautiful South Awards Winner - Best Event/Festival of the Year - Silver 2024/25.