Queen Victoria's visitors
Victoria's famous, and not so famous, visitors to East Cowes when she lived at Osborne House.
Length of walk: 1.5 miles (approx 2 hours)
Walk Cost: Free of charge
Walk Leader: Ken Wheeler
Type of Walk: Linear
Start Location: At postbox near vehicle entrance to Osborne House, E Cowes.PO32 6JX 50.75004,-1.27637 (Not inside the grounds of Osbourne.)
End Location: Bottom of York Ave, at junction of Castle Street, E Cowes PO32 6RB
50.75833,-1.28932
A booklet about the walk is available for £2. All money goes to East Cowes Heritage Centre.
Pace of Walk: Gentle - Mainly flat walking, on paths with good surfaces. No stiles, none or few steps.
Walk grade: Moderate - Suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.
Facilities:
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Suitable for pushchairs
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- Toilets along route
- Family friendly
Nearest Bus Stop:
Osborne House (number 4 or 5) - check your route: islandbuses.info
