Spring Walking Festival celebrates 25th Anniversary

Whether you like to ramble, roam, march, hike or stroll, the Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival on 11 - 19 May is a wonderful way to explore the varied landscapes, thriving wildlife and rich heritage the Island has to offer.

Whether you like to ramble, roam, march, hike or stroll, the Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival on 11 - 19 May is a wonderful way to explore the varied landscapes, thriving wildlife and rich heritage the Island has to offer.

With over 70 walks across the Island to enjoy and explore, there's something for everyone!

On Saturday 11 May, join wildlife experts from The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for a guided walk along the Tapnell Trail, a popular 6-mile circular walking route that runs through the middle of Tapnell Farm. The trail leads onto the downs, for spectacular views over the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival site, and the south coast of the Island.

The Tapnell Trail is part of the Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival and aims to raise money for one of our chosen charities - the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

To book your space on our Guided Wildlife Walk, head to Tapnell Trail Wildlife Walk - 6.5 Miles (Voluntary Donation) Tickets, Sat 11 May 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Safari-style eco lodge tent at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight, with deck chairs and a barbecue in a leafy woodland setting
Wooden pod cabin with a small deck, two folding chairs and a picnic table in a garden setting
Log-built barrel-shaped cabin in a green field with distant hills under a blue sky
Aerial view of a rustic wooden glamping cabin with a hot tub on a deck in a green countryside setting at sunset

Why not book a short stay?

Tapnell Farm is the perfect base for exploring the Island, with beautiful countryside walks on our doorstep and beaches nearby.

We have a range of luxury glamping accommodation and farm cottages available, so why not enjoy a short stay with our special Spring Walking offer below.

We are dog friendly too, and your four legged friends are welcome on the walk (on a lead), so it would be rude to leave them behind!

Group of hikers walking along a coastal path towards white chalk cliffs above a turquoise sea

Spring Walking Festival Offer

Receive complimentary return car ferry travel when you stay 4 nights or more in our glamping accommodation, farm cottages or Tapnell Manor.

Plus, enjoy any day check in.


For details of other Spring offers, please click here.

Interior of The Cow Restaurant & Bar with wooden walls, cosy seating and cow head wall sculptures

Work up an appetite

After all that walking, why not reward yourself with lunch at The Cow restaurant at Tapnell Farm.

Our family friendly eatery serving delicious home-cooked, award-winning burgers and perfectly cooked steaks.

Booking advised.