Fort Victoria History Walk - 0.5 Miles (Paid Event)

Tue May 14 2024 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Fort Victoria Country Park | Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Publisher/HostIsle of Wight Walking Festival
Fort Victoria History Walk - 0.5 Miles (Paid Event)
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Join the Ranger for a stroll around the remains of Fort Victoria to find out more about this once impressive fort complex.
About this Event

Fort Victoria History Walk - 0.5 miles

Join the Ranger for a stroll around the remains of Fort Victoria to find out more about this once impressive fort complex. Find out what it was like in its heyday, why it was built and why it was considered outdated just a few years later.


Length of walk: 0.5 Miles (approx 1 hour)

Walk Leader: Anita Matheson

Walk Cost: £3 each or £5 for two people - please bring exact cash on the day.

Start / Finish location: Meet outside of the Rangers Office at Fort Victoria (next to the toilets). Fort Victoria, Westhill Ln, Yarmouth PO41 0RR.

Type of Walk: Circular

Pace of Walk: Gentle - This walk will follow a gentle pace.

Walk grade: Easy - Mainly flat walking, on paths with good surfaces. No stiles, none or few steps.

Mobility level: Suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Facilities:

  • Rest Stops
  • Dogs on leads
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets along the route
  • Family friendly
  • Takes in coastal scenery
  • Takes in woodland
  • There are steps on this route

Nearest Bus Stop:

Hallets Shute (number 7). Check your route: islandbuses.info

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

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