THINGS TO DO ACTIVITIES FRESHWATER BAY COASTEERING Freshwater Bay PO40 9RA fbciow.com
Guided adventures along one of the Island’s most beautiful and secluded stretches of coastline. Coasteering treats the natural features of the coast as a giant aquatic playground via sea swimming, caving, rock climbing, cliff jumping and belly flopping! Aged eight or over? Able to doggy paddle? You’re ready to coasteer! Book via the website.
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iSurf is the Island’s only fully mobile surf school; they offer anything from private tuition to their group sessions for anyone aged eight years upwards. They also offer paddleboarding (SUP) and SUP Yoga in different locations around the Island to suit weather conditions. Visit website to book.
GOODLEAF TREE CLIMBING Garden Walk, Ryde PO33 1ND goodleaf.co.uk
Climb up to 15 metres into the branches of a beautiful, majestic oak tree using rope and harness. Friendly, experienced instructors. Join a small group or book a private climb. Ages eight and over. Close to Appley Beach’s golden sands. Pay and display car park nearby.
ISLE OF WIGHT DISTILLERY Pondwell Hill, Ryde PO33 1PX isleofwightdistillery.com
The Island’s first and only distillery, producing Mermaid Gin, Mermaid Pink Gin, Mermaid Salt Vodka, and HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin and Rum, using local, foraged ingredients. Sample and shop their spirit range, view the stills in action, and enjoy food and drink in The Mermaid Bar with views over the picturesque countryside.
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NEEDLES PLEASURE CRUISES
On the beach at Alum Bay, Totland PO39 0JD needlespleasurecruises.co.uk Boat trips to view the Needles rocks and lighthouse. Choose from a slow 20-minute cruise boat, with stunning scenery and commentary, or a 15-minute fast RIB ride, a little further to the south side of the lighthouse, for unique views of Scratchell’s Bay. Boats leave from the beach at Alum Bay. No booking required.
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