What's included?

A Wight Walks Holiday is a wonderful way to explore the hidden charms of the Isle of Wight, it’s a very flexible holiday starting
We arrange your accommodation for the duration of your holiday including the first night before you start your walk and the last before you return home. On the first morning of your trip we met you just after breakfast for a cup of coffee and a chat to up date you on any minor route changes that may be required, also to advise you on the best places to eat and if required book them for you and answer any questions you may have, and finally transport your luggage between overnight stops. If at any time you need any assistance we are only a phone call away.

Comfortable accommodation
You stay in comfortable family-run hotels, country inns, friendly guesthouses and farmhouse bed and breakfast's along the trail that have been carefully chosen for the warmth of their welcome, the quality of their accommodation and their accessibility to the trail. We always book en-suite rooms with private bathrooms where they are available, but some, in the remoter areas where accommodation is limited, may not have private facilities.

Extra nights
When booking your holiday you can customise your trip by building in extra nights for rest days or sightseeing. Please contact us if you would like assistance in deciding where to spend an extra night.

Single rooms
These can be booked on most routes - the supplement is £20 per night.

Meals
The holidays are run on a bed and breakfast basis. A full English breakfast is included in the price, but we leave you to pay for your packed-lunches and evening meals. Your Tour Pack contains information on places to stop for lunch or buy picnic materials also the best places to eat in the evening. Some of the guest houses we book can also provide evening meals, and we recommend you try this home cooking where available.

Luggage transfer
 We transport your luggage between overnight stops (one suitcase per person). Every time you arrive at a new destination, your luggage will be waiting for you, so all you need to carry on your walk is a light daypack containing whatever you require for the day such as waterproofs, camera and picnic lunch.

The Trail Pack
All the information you need for an enjoyable, worry-free walking holiday is contained in the Trail Pack that we provide. This will be sent to two week before the start of your holiday. In it you will find:

• Isle of Wight Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25000)
• Detailed town maps.
• Laminated route cards
• Our guidebook describing the route plus history & nature notes.
• Advice on getting to and from your holiday by public transport including Ferry information.
• A day-by-day itinerary with contact details of each night's accommodation and directions on how to find it.
• Recommendations on the best places to get evening meals.
• Information on places to stop for a drink or a meal during the day.
• A list of facilities such as banks/cash points, shops, post offices, and cafés along the trail.
• Personalised luggage labels.
• A comprehensive checklist of what to take with you.
• Information on what to do and who to contact in an emergency.

Travel
We provide information on how to get to your first nights accommodation on the Isle of Wight by public transport (including all ferry details) in your tour pack. If you plan to travel by car it is sometimes possible to leave it at the guesthouse or hotel at the start or at the end of the trail for the duration of your holiday. We can check this for you once your booking is confirmed. Some hotels and guesthouses may charge a small fee for this service.

When possible we encourage our clients to leave their cars at home and use public transport to the island. We supply all our clients with the islands public transport details and timetables.  To help support green tourism on the Island, WIGHT WALKS will make a donation to Gift to Nature for each guest that DOES NOT bring their car on to the Island.

Equipment
The most important items of equipment that you need for a walking holiday are a good pair of walking boots, waterproofs and a suitable day sack. The list below covers the clothing and equipment you may wish to take with you on your walking holiday..

• Walking boots
•  Waterproof overtrousers
• Insect repellent
• Gaiters
• Warm hat
• Personal first aid kit
• Thick socks.
• Sun hat
• Camera and films
• Liner socks.
• Gloves
• Binoculars
• 'joggers'
• Walking pole(s)
• Sunglasses
• Shorts
• Small Day sac of around 20-30L
• Map case
• T-shirts.
• Day sac liner.
• Compass
• Shirts.
• Water bottle
• Whistle
• Warm fleece
• Sit mat
• GPS
• Waterproof jacket with hood.
• Sunscreen
• Mobile Phone