Autumn Walking Festival
Now in its 26th year, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival remains one of the UK’s most loved and largest walking festivals, offering over 150 walks across two nine-day events, for all ages and abilities.
Travel Offers:
15% Off Vehicle Ferry travel (Valid between 3-13 October)
£13.50pp foot passenger day-return (Valid between 4-12 October)
£22pp foot passenger period return (Valid between 3-13 October)
What's On
The multi-award-winning Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival takes place 4-12 October, and with 60 walks already available to book, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Often topping the charts as one of the best walking destinations in the UK and one of only 7 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the country, the Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival is a celebration of everything the UK’s sunniest destination has to offer in October.
60 walks are currently available to book, with more on the way. Themed walks including the natural world, spooky goings-on, history - from the Romans to World War 2 – and of course, the opportunity to just get out and experience the beauty of the Isle of Wight.
Organised by the Isle of Wight’s destination marketing organisation Visit Isle of Wight, the event is only made possible because of the support from the Wight BID.
Celebrating Roman heritage on the Isle of Wight and at nearly 27 miles, the Vectis Via Vado MMXXV is currently the longest walk on offer for the Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival.
Organisers are keen to stress that it can be broken down into much shorter routes as it makes its way from Royal Isle of Wight County Showground to Brading Roman Villa and back again. The route is virtually flat and accessible for all, including wheelchair users.
Participants are even being encouraged to wear Roman fancy dress and change names for the day to reflect a name from 2000 years ago – puzzled bystanders might see a phalanx of Spartacus walking by!
An early morning circular walk is on offer, to follow the Caul Bourne stream starting from the idyllic Calbourne Mill, through the village of Newbridge and take in the far-reaching views of the west of the Isle of Wight along Quarry Lane.
Booking via the Isle of Wight Walking Festival website is essential and many walks are free. Some walk leaders may ask for a donation to their chosen charity, whilst some walks are fee based.
To book a place on the Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival, go to the Isle of Wight Walking Festival website.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Vehicle Ferry: 15% off vehicle ferry travel valid 3-13 October 2025, with up to 7 people (additional passenger rates available) in a car. Subject to availability. Conditions: Not valid with any other Red Funnel offer or concession, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Valid for new bookings only. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Standard conditions of carriage apply †A £5 handling charge applies to telephone bookings.
Red Jet: Valid for a £13.50 adult day return or £6.70 child (5-15yrs) day return between 4-12 October, or £22.00 adult period return trip taken between between 3-13 October 2025 on any sailing between Southampton and West Cowes. Travel must start in Southampton. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Note: It is not possible to pre-book specific sailing times with these tickets. Offer available only only.