The popular Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns to the Island in 2017 as IsleWalk17 - rescued by Visit Isle of Wight with the help of the ferry companies, there will be walks of all sorts to enjoy over two weeks.

Congratulations to all those who took part in the annual Beaches, Bars and Blisters around the Island walk over the weekend.

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.

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.

Best of luck to Gennive and Nick on this coming Sunday as they attempt the 50km Thames Path challenge.

Referring to the Coastal Access Scheme, the regional director of the CLA says, "there is better use of public money than spending it replicating something we already have."

The Island will stand alone among the 22 coastal counties of English, excluding us all from the tremendous financial uplift that the Coastal Access Scheme is predicted to bring. Why?

The new Isle of Wight ramblers leaflet will encourage walkers to leave their cars at home and use buses instead.

Your chance to go on a guided walk along the Bembridge Coast this weekend with Isle of Wight Ramblers.

IW Ramblers will be urging the minister to continue with plans for the coastal path and calls on Islanders to sign their petition.

A new trail to suit all abilities was launched today.