There are ten Isle of Wight walks are available between 3-11 September as part of the national Walk About Festival. OnTheWight has more detail.

The IW CPRE say what has taken place in this ancient woodland is a form of rural vandalism and IW Ramblers say the site now resembles a shanty town and tip.

A special gate, replacing a footpath stile, been has installed by Isle of Wight Ramblers to commemorate the 2015 Walking Festival.

The Government's intention for funding to complete the England Coast Path by 2020 was made clear last week. Isle of Wight Ramblers say planning to complete the Island's coastal path will start in 2017.

Get out during half term with family and help complete the Big Pathwatch Survey whilst exploring the Isle of Wight's footpaths.

The President of the Ramblers will be joining the celebratory walk on the new Totland seawall path on Sunday afternoon. All are welcome to join in the celebrations.

This new app sounds like a great way to help The Ramblers build a national picture of the state of the path network in England and Wales.

Congratulations to David Howarth who has raised more than £70,000 in his six years as chair of the Isle of Wight branch of Ramblers.

Have you say on the Isle of Wight being included in the Coastal Access Scheme. Isle of Wight Ramblers are very keen for Islanders to have their say in the consultation.

The 13 local staff who have collected blood donations for around 19 years have been made redundant and will be replaced by staff travelling from the mainland to three large centres for monthly sessions.

On the walk, issues discussed included progress on coastal access, importance of volunteers in the big society, health benefits of walking, financial benefits of walking and sustainable transport.