Hendrix in West Wight - 4.5 miles
Anecdotal circular-routed walk to see the site of the legendary 1970 Isle of Wight Festival at Afton, returning to visit the permanent festival exhibition at Dimbola Museum (and the opportunity to "experience" the award-winning tea room).
Length of walk: 4.5 miles (approx 2.5 hours)
Walk Leader: Steve Brook
Walk Cost: Voluntary donation requested but not obligatory. Donation on the day to Dimbola Museums & Galleries. Cash or card payments are welcome.
Start Location: The Hendrix Statue, Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Freshwater Bay, PO40 9QE
Type of Walk: Circular
Pace of Walk: Moderate - This walk will follow a moderate pace.
Walk grade: Fairly Easy - Gentle, rolling landscape, walking on paths with good to average surfaces. Some walking on gentle inclines, some stiles or steps to be expected en route.
Mobility level: Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind
Facilities:
- Rest Stops
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Toilets at the start and finish of the route
- Sturdy boots recommended
- Takes in coastal scenery
- Takes in woodland
- There are stiles on the route
Nearest Bus Stop:
The Needles Breezer tour bus (Mar-Oct), the No. 12 and the ‘FYT’ bus, all stop near Dimbola (Gate Lane stop). The No. 7 also stops in Freshwater (15 mins walk). Check your route: islandbuses.info.
