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”
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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”
Ventnor botanical Gardens
We’re discovering something new this time! With a trip to Ventnor Botanical Gardens. A trip around the varied flora of the globe without leaving the Isle of Wight! Being south-facing, and so close to the sea, frost rarely settles in the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, so they can grow a plethora of exotic plants year roundContinue reading “Ventnor botanical Gardens”
Seaview
Seaview is possibly one of the prettiest stretches of beach on the Isle of Wight in my opinion so we always have to revisit every time. The colour palette of the water is just incredible, from deepest navy to royal blue, azure and greens. We find a few lost little woolen friends along the beachContinue reading “Seaview”
Beach life
It’s all about the beaches today with a quick nip to the main town of Ryde for some traditional seaside fare – chips in a cone! It’s starting to warm up now so we can shed some layers! We’re heading to the gorgeous little village of Seaview again now, as it is a firm favouriteContinue reading “Beach life”