The wonders of the ISLE OF WIGHT and a SWIM! DAY TRIP

Let me take you to the first place that I have visited outside London once I have reached this beautiful country called the United Kingdom.
THE ISLE OF WIGHT! ATTENTION, this is a whole day out, so do not plan anything in the evening to avoid being disappointed... also, bring a camera, you will have some glorious views.
I could not believe that such a wonderful place existed so close to home,... where I got lost, thanks to the early years of Google maps and the terrible connection. Don't worry, I have been here many times in 16+ years now and I will show you some stunning places before taking you back to the safety of your home.
Both a county and the largest and second-most populous island of England it is located in the English Channel, between two and five miles off the coast of Hampshire, from which it is separated by the Solent. It is an absolute hiking wonder, with plenty of nature, history and pre-history... and one of the favourite hiking destinations in the country...
Holiday destinations since Victorian times, and home to Queen Victoria after the loss of her beloved husband, the island is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland and chines. The island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is the only place in England with nesting white tailed sea eagles, the largest bird of prey in Europe...
We will of course have a peak at one of Britain's seven natural's beauties, the Needles, from the clifftop and hike the stunning seaside, beaches, forests and countryside. But just before that, we will have a break on a secluded beach where you will be able to have a swim. My favourite UK beach in fact, Botany Bay Pictured, Botany Bay, on the top of being one of the most beautiful picture perfect places in Britain is also full of history, once, a long time ago, Pirates and smugglers used to hide their ships and good in hidden caves inside the cliffs, only reachable by boat or swim that can still be seen today... and well before that, dinosaurs were a very common thing in the area as you can still see to these days their footprint on a nearby beach...
We will also walk some of the most stunning and cleanest beaches in the country and some quaint villages
before we head back for the ferry home.
This is going to be a fantastic day out in Britain's warmest and driest place.
The hike should take us around 4 to 5 hours and we will visit the town of Yarmouth and will probably end up at an old pub, so get ready for a typical Jon's Trail day out.
Now the downside, the Isle of Wight is an Island, which means that we have to take a ferry which will raise the price, I am trying to keep it low and will have some train discount but still, it will cost more than your normal day trip, all worth it though as it is one of the top three of my best seller trips. I will only take a limited number of people on a first come first serve basis. Once we reach the needles, we will have to tap in on a local bus to take us back to Yarmouth for a well-deserved diner before we head back to good old London, so please bring your bank card. The travel time is about 1h45minutes on a train and 30 minutes on the boat.
INFORMATION:
Distance:9 miles/14km
Difficulty:medium
TRAVEL:
Via train and ferry. ( And a short bus journey on the way back)
MEETING POINT:
08.00 am at Waterloo station , please do not be late as we cannot miss this train that coincides with the ferry.
COST:
£ 83 via Paypal
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
Return train ticket to Lymington
Return Ferry to the Isle of Wight
(I only make £10 per person to keep the price as low as possible but still, train and ferry combined cost quite a bit.)
A great time with lovely people
NOT INCLUDED:
Anything not mentioned above
Bus
WHAT TO BRING:
Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers;
Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain
Water bottle;
Packed lunch and snacks
WHATSAPP:
A WhatsApp group will be created a few days before the trips, noone is forced to join of course, but I will post additional information on it, we usually also exchange photos of the beautiful day.
MEETING POINT:
WATERLOO RAIL STATION, under the clock in the main Hall.
ATTENTION:
Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄
POLICIES:
1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.
2: Our trips are only refundable up to 14 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.
3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our site, you will be fully refunded
4: Pleasure ensure that you check this page regularly as times and meeting locations might change.
5: If you miss a trip:
£15 trips: You may transfer to a future trip of the same price if you cannot make it.
£70 or above: No refund or transfer possible as you would have blocked a spot and I would have paid for transport already.
6: I am not responsible for train cancellations and do not pay for alternative transports, ... by signing up to my events, you agree to this.