New walks released for the Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival 2025

A chance to imagine the Spanish Armada of 1588 or learn how to identify a variety of British trees; these are just some of the things you can experience during the Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival, following the release of more walks.

The multi-award-winning Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns between 4 – 12 October 2025, and gives you the opportunity to take in the autumnal beauty of the UK’s sunniest destination. Many of the walks are free to join – although booking is essential – and curated by local volunteers who are passionate about their chosen walk and the Island itself.

We caught up with Amy Summers, one of the organisers at Visit Isle of Wight, to chat about the new walks:

“We’ve had such a high demand for this year so we’ve added 15 more walks to the programme, giving visitors even more choice. So far, we have over 850 registered walkers!

Take a blanket and unwind on the National Trust Wellbeing Walk at Newtown National Nature Reserve on 4 October. This 1.5-mile stroll will help you slow down with mindfulness, meditation and sensory moments in nature.

Step back in time on a new 4-mile history trail at Ventnor on 7 October. With sweeping coastal views and info boards charting churches, cliffs, beacon downs and bays, it’s easy to imagine the scene as Spanish galleons passed by in 1588.

Get to know your native trees on the Tree ID for Absolute Neophytes walk on 5 October. This gentle, expert led 1.5-mile guided stroll, is free to join. Or help the planet while walking on 11 October with a 3-mile litter-pick walk in Sandown. Starting at the train station, the route takes you through Los Altos Country Park before finishing along Sandown Bay.

For something a bit different, pick up a guide at Brading Roman Villa and take a self-guided 2-mile circular walk around this spectacular site, which has been occupied since AD100.

I’m hugely grateful to our volunteers, whose passion for the Island helps create these inspiring walks and highlights why the Isle of Wight is one of the UK’s top walking destinations.”

Details of discounted ferry travel with Wightlink can be found on our Autumn Walking Festival event page. There are also accommodation, food and drink specials during the event, just go to the Isle of Wight Walking Festival website.

ℹ️ The Autumn Walking Festival is sponsored by Outdooractive.