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Bembridge Fort Walk (and St Helens!)

There’s a slight mystery that surrounds the Bembridge fort walk near St Helens each year – that being the exact date of it changes from year to year.

Bembridge St Helens Fort Walk 2014 by Christian Beasley It is only possible when the tides are at their lowest, as – and this is the attraction of the event – those who take part walk through the sea to reach the Fort, normally out to sea.

The approach is either from Bembridge or St Helens.

15, August 2022·1 min read

This year’s St Helens Fort Walk rescues were ‘relatively quiet and uneventful’ say Bembridge RNLI

It seems that many people paid heed to the advice from Bembridge RNLI and the Isle of Wight council in relation to the St Helens Fort Walk

12, August 2022·1 min read

Do not attempt the St Helens Fort Walk, say Isle of Wight council

The appeal from the Safety Advisory Group is to not put yourselves, volunteers and emergency services at risk by attempting the St Helens Fort Walk this weekend

11, August 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Fort Walk 2022: ‘Strong advice’ is to not take part, say Bembridge RNLI

Take note of the safety advice before attempting the St Helens and Bembridge Fort Walk later this week. News OnTheWight has tips from the RNLI

4, August 2021·1 min read

Bembridge and St Helens Fort Walk: Residents and visitors urged not to make the walk this year

The Isle of Wight Safety Advisory Group urge people not to put themselves, volunteers and key workers at risk who are already stretched by the coronavirus crisis.

20, August 2020·2 min read

Bembridge and St Helens Fort Walk: Residents and visitors urged not to make the walk this year

The Isle of Wight Safety Advisory Group urge people not to put themselves, volunteers and key workers at risk when they are already stretched by the Coronavirus crisis

5, August 2019·2 min read

Large rise in numbers of St Helens and Bembridge fort walkers: Photos and rescue details

RNLI estimate 4,500 people took part in the Fort Walk at the weekend, with one rescue of a father and sons.

30, July 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight Fort Walk: 2019 dates revealed along with safety information

Take note of the safety advice before attempting the St Helens and Bembridge Fort Walk later this week. OnTheWight has tips from the RNLI.

St_Helens_Fort_Walk_2017_at_St_Helens_beach by Editor5807

19, August 2018·10 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Fort Walk

Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column and this week takes us on his journey to the annual Fort Walk. See why he's planning to return year after year.

15, August 2018·1 min read

Young girls rescued by quick thinking RNLI crew during Fort Walk

Thanks to the quick actions of an RNLI crew member, two young girls were saved from drowning when they went under the water on their way back from 'walking the fort'.

13, August 2018·2 min read

St Helens and Bembridge Fort Walk: Weather forecast and safety advice

If you're planning to do the Fort Walk tonight, be sure to read the safety advice from the RNLI first. IW Met Service also offer their weather forecast for the evening.

6, August 2018·1 min read

St Helens and Bembridge Fort Walk 2018: Date revealed and safety warning

Take note of the safety advice before attempting the St Helens and Bembridge Fort Walk next week. OnTheWight has tips from the RNLI.

24, August 2017·1 min read

St Helens Fort Walk: Over 2,000 people took part (video)

An estimated 2,000 people attempted the annual St Helens and Bembridge Fort Walk last night within the window of one hour. RNLI say there were no major incidents.

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