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Walk the Wight

Walk the Wight takes place annually in May on the Isle of Wight and attracts over ten thousand people, all taking part to raise funds for Mountbatten.

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published about Walk the Wight:

People standing by the large 'Walk the Wight' lettering in a field

4, May 2023·1 min read

Revamped traffic plan for Walk the Wight: Road closures and one-way systems in place

New traffic arrangements enhance Walk the Wight safety, minimise disruption and streamline motorist experience

Road diversion signs

13, May 2023·2 min read

Walk The Wight route 2023: Mapped for walkers and road users

Comprehensive guide if you’re taking part – or if you’re not but need to get around the Island during Walk The Wight 2023 (Map has 450+ items)

Start of the flat walk

15, May 2023·2 min read

Record-breaking 7,800 people take part in Walk The Wight 2023: Almost double last year’s turnout

Walk the Wight 2023 sees record 7,800 walkers raise £340,000+ for Mountbatten's essential care

A shot from the Women Only Walk - Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival 2023

25, May 2023·4 min read

Spring Walking Festival boosts Isle of Wight’s reputation with award and record attendance

Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival celebrates record-breaking success and gears up for a repeat in the Autumn

People on Walk the Wight with countryside in the background

29, January 2024·1 min read

Walk the Wight 2024 registration opens after record-breaking fundraising year

Last year's Walk the Wight raised £460,000; join this year's fundraising walk

Isle of Wight walking festival - family scene

7, March 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Walking Festival celebrates 25 years with range of new spring event walks for 2024

Isle of Wight Walking Festival unveils spring walks, marking 25th year celebrations

people on walk the wight with yellow umbrellas and sunflowers

10, April 2024·1 min read

Final week to secure postal registration for Walk the Wight 2024

Register by 18th April to receive your Walk the Wight pack in the post

Nikki Guildford, Mountbatten healthcare assistant; Lorraine White, Mountbatten IW fundraising manager; ; Vicky Scovell, senior staff nurse; Iain Thornton, Island Roads streetworks manager

30, April 2024·3 min read

Island Roads to support 34th annual Walk the Wight fundraising event

Dedicated traffic management by Island Roads paves way for Walk the Wight

Walkers jumping in the air as part of Walk the Wight 2024

14, May 2024·2 min read

Walk the Wight charity event raises a staggering £455,000 in record-breaking fundraiser

Mountbatten celebrates as thousands join Walk the Wight, remarkably raising £455,000

Members of mountbatten staff holding cards showing Walk the Wight fundraising Milestone

23, May 2024·1 min read

Walk the Wight 2024 fundraiser surpasses previous records with £500,000 raised (updated)

Walk the Wight raises a phenomenal £500,000, ensuring ongoing Mountbatten support

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