The application form for the West Wight Wander 2010 is now available.

See the Apply page here.

West Wight Wander
Sunday 18 July 2010

The Route: The walk consists of two routes, 25 miles and 13 miles, to be completed by 1830hrs.

Both start and finish at Yarmouth Fire Station, Station Road, Yarmouth.

Following the coastal path to Alum Bay and The Needles, then to Freshwater, the short distance walkers return via the old railway track alongside the River Yar.

The Long distance route will be rerouted this year due to coastal erosion but will still  return via Newbridge and Shalfleet. The walk takes in outstanding coastal and downland views.

A route description will be available to all walkers.

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map No: 29 will be marked with both routes and on display at the start of the events.

All walkers must register at the start and collect their tally for checkpoint purposes.

Registration will commence at 08:00hrs for long distance walkers to start at 08:30hrs and 09:00hrs for short distance walkers to start at 09:30hrs..

Additional Information

Public toilets: Toilets are available at Alum Bay, Freshwater.

Refreshments: All checkpoints will supply cold drinks and snacks.

First Aid: A first aider will be arranged if required.

Badge and Certificate: A certificate and embroidered badge will be presented to all walkers who
complete their route in the times allowed.

Entry Fee: Advance entry fee: £5.00 (£10.00 entry on the day)

All postal entries are to be received by 12 July 2010.

Ferries: For information on ferry times contact:

Red Funnel Ferries – Southampton to Cowes
Timetables and bookonline at: www.redfunnel.co.uk
Telephone: 0844 844 9988

Wightlink – Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Lymington to Yarmouth