No one knows what recreational tree climbing is…

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Child descending a tree with Goodleaf Tree Climbing, Isle of Wight

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing was started by New Zealander Paul McCathie in 2015. In this blog, Paul shares some information about why Goodleaf Tree Climbing is a popular Isle of Wight adventure activity, and how you can get involved.

Climbing trees with Goodleaf on the Isle of Wight

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Things to do

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Cyclocross has traditionally been an autumn pursuit, but increasingly riders are seeing the benefits of having a bike that can dart off the tarmac and down the bridleway less travelled, at whatever the time of year.

Cyclocross and Gravel Routes on the Isle of Wight

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Cycling route on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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This is Tim Wiggins’s ‘Wight Knuckle Round the Island Route’. At 80 miles long, and with 2,000+ metres of climbing, it is a challenging ride for any cycling enthusiast.

The Wight Knuckle Round the Island Cycle Route