Celebrity Quotes
Some inspiring comments from some of your favourite personalities:-
ALAN TITCHMARSH
"I always find Island walks incredibly refreshing. The variety of scenery, and stupendous views, are simply unique".
DAME ELLEN McARTHUR
"Next to sailing, walking is one of my favourite past times and I find it one of the best ways to relax and unwind after a busy period travelling. The Isle of Wight is a fantastic place for walking too, as it offers so much variety - I would recommend it to you!"
SHIRLEY ROBERTSON OBE
"There are so many fantastic and varied walks on the Island. The countryside and the beaches are stunning. I love taking my family out for a walk and letting the twins explore".
SPENCER DAVIES
"When I was recently on the Island, people should not just keep on running, but keep on walking!"
CRAIG DOUGLAS
"Regular walking is good for you, and I've been having long walks since I was only 16!"
MIKE BERRY
"The Island is a beautiful place to walk and there are so many places to see on foot".
FRED DINEAGE
"The Isle of Wight for me, is one of THE most spectacular places in the world for anyone who likes walking and sight-seeing. The South of the Island, in particular, I find breat taking. In fact, I'd be quite happy to retire to the Island".
JOHN GIDDINGS
"I love to walk on the Island, especially Tennyson down. The view is spectacular and it always inspires some good ideas in me".
ACKER BILK
"Won't be walking as my knees have had it and my feet aren't too good. However, good luck with your Walking Festival and hope it's a very enjoyable experience for everyone".
ERIC RICHARD (Sgt Cryer - The Bill)
"Most people who know me will presume that for me walking means either to get me to my local, or a journey to the bottom of the garden to the garage to me out one of my motorcyles! Both true, however as much as I love the seven league effect of motorcycling it is only when you get out of the saddle and back on your feet that you really engage with the world we live in. Wheter rural or urban that's when you really connect, when did you last say hello to a stranger on a bus, train, ferry or out of the window of your car? The more you walk the more you engage with the environment and the folk we share it with.
As on the Isle of Wight, like everyone I ever speak to about this little Southern Jewel, I can't wait to get back to relax and enjoy it's soft and rolling comforts".
ALAN HINKES
"I have walked and climbed in some remote and knarly places such as Everest and K2; in contrast I like the IOW for sheer pleasure and a gentle relaxing stroll, with good company, food and beer. For a bracing walk with great veiws, get high along Tennyson Down and enjoy the sunlight bouncing off the sea as you head towards the Needles".