Gurnard walks

A town walk, looking at some of the interesting architectural and historical features.

This is a linear walk from Whippingham to Newport county town of the Isle of Wight. The return journey to Whippingham can be made on the number 5 bus which leaves from the bus station in Newport. The walk explores St. Mildred's Church at Whippingham and then follows the River Medina south to Newport.

Starting in the heart of Newport, you'll soon emerge into the countryside surrounding the town, crossing open fields on the approach to Carisbrooke Castle.

A walk starting in Newport, along a new riverside path, by a marina and then through woods and open countryside before returning to the urban setting.

A countryside walk from the village to Littletown and the Steam Railway.

Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest and a mile from the Solent coast, Exbury is a peaceful and beautiful village with a fascinating history and important war time links to Lepe and the build up to D-Day. The walk starts at the famous Exbury Gardens then takes you along field and woodland paths to Lepe for spectacular views across the Solent. returning inland through farms and woodland to Exbury village.

A walk alongside a river, an estuary at a National Nature Reserve, farmland and a wood

Starting from Fawley town centre, with views over Southampton Water and the historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. This walk is great for families with young children, starting from Fawley town centre and following a pretty country lane with views over Southampton Water to the small and historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. It then passes the Jolly Sailor pub and 19th century tidal mill before following the coast through a contrasting landscape of industry and wildlife.

A coastal walk overlooking Newtown estuary and the Solent.

A walk through woodland and to a creek and on along the coast.

A short pub walk across open countryside and through the iconic village of Winkle Street.

A walk across farmland and by historic Haseley Manor, one of the oldest houses on the Island.

Walk from Rookley Post office back to Rookley Main Road via Birchmore Lane. The Walk on the map actually starts and returns to Oakdene.

This is a pleasant stroll along some of the more unfamiliar parts of the island, with fine views towards the sea as you come down from Mottistone Down.

Easy and lovely pub walk from The Sun Inn passing through fields and along the coast.