The suggested walks are based on people with a moderate level of fitness. Keen walkers will probably half the guide times!

The three WALKS tabs above area designed to take you to for a stroll after or beforea meal, a half day walk or for a proper hike! In all cases they are designed to you the chance to enjoy some of the best sights that the area has to offer.

If you are visiting the area and like the published walks, why not highlight them and copy the main parts to your word processor for printing.

Otherwise pay an early visit to the Dimbola where they have a good collection of publications such as:

Freshwater Parish Council - A series of nine walks exploring the Parish of Freshwater - e-mail: fpc.office@btopenworld.com   (£2.50)

Ron and Pat Winter - Traveller's Joy, Living and walking on the Isle of Wight - ISBN 1 870374 150

Martin Collins and Norman Birch - A Walker's Guide to The Isle of Wight - ISBN 1 85284 221 0

Jarrold Short Walks - Leisure walks for all ages - ISBN 0 7117 3007 5   (www.totalwalking.co.uk)

Adrian Searle - Walking Isle of Wight History - ISBN 1 904349 31 5

Wightlink ( ferry company ) publications: 10,000 steps and Isle of Wight Pub Walks

Robin Day - A guide to Afton Marsh

Isle of Wight Area of the Ramblers' Association - Twelve more favourite walks ( £2 plus 30p postage ) Mrs J Deacon, Dibs, Main Road, Rookley, IOW, PO38 3NQ

Plus many more available from the tourist information office.

Click on a Walks tab above to make a start!