Last stop of our Isle of Wight 2021 trip was another new spot – Newport. Often referred to as the capital of this tiny island. This historic town has elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture and a little quay too. While a lot of the town is generic, there are a few quaint little sections suchContinue reading “Newport”
Monthly Archives: April 2022
Totland beach
A quick photo dump of my favourite Isle of Wight beach – Totland. One of the wilder feeling stretches of coastline. Tortured, weather beaten tree branches are buffeted by the choppy waves. While rusting groins slowly decline in a rainbow of delicate decay. A new cafe has sprung up since last time we visited, makingContinue reading “Totland beach”
Alum Bay sands
After our needles speed boat trip we have another jaunt up and down the multi coloured sands of Alum Bay. Alum Bay is unique in having 21 recognised shades of colour and gifts made from these were presented to Queen Victoria in 1860. Its cliffs are a range of browns, oranges, blacks and creams tumblingContinue reading “Alum Bay sands”
Boat to The Needles
There was a boat trip to be taken next, so we’re boarding the bright yellow RIB and heading out towards the iconic Needles. Enjoy some more rubbish camera footage now as we wait for the rest of the boaters to get on board. There’s a lot of bobbing about to be done while we wait.Continue reading “Boat to The Needles”
Alum Bay
Finally I get to ride the Alum Bay chairlift! Hurray! Be warned, the following post contains a lot of very crappy video footage! Not sure why I only have SD quality footage! I am eager to be off – check out the slightly manic grin as we leave land! As you descend from the topContinue reading “Alum Bay”
Steephill Cove
Another new sightseeing spot to check off our Isle of Wight list is up next – the quaint little hamlet of Steephill Cove. Tucked away at the foot of the Ventnor Undercliff area, and only accessible by foot it really is one of the Isle of Wight’s true hidden gems. From a distance it isContinue reading “Steephill Cove”
Castlehaven
Another first for us is the tiny hamlet of Castlehaven near Niton and Puckaster which is on the Isle of Wight’s southernmost tip. Just a clutch of houses, boats and a caravan site with a view (and a tiny cafe too)! The quiet little harbour and village green offer views out to Reeth Bay andContinue reading “Castlehaven”
Quarr Abbey
Forgot to post this one! The first sight on our hit list when we landed on the Isle of Wight was a return to a previous favourite – the beautiful Quarr Abbey. Here you can enjoy a tasty treat (or two) check out the abbey pigs and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of this gorgeousContinue reading “Quarr Abbey”