Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Isle of Wight 1st August 2018

The weather was kind to us with sun but not too much heat. Mary led the way from Petersfield to Ryde via the train and a Wightlink Ferry. An amble along the front with a stop for a coffee was followed by another amble to Seaview. The beaches were very busy with holidaymakers and the water near Seaview full of dinghies and yachts, most of them upright. It was a beautifully clear day and the mainland very visible. We enjoyed a very good lunch in The Old Fort Restaurant in Seaview, with views out onto Spithead. Refreshed, we returned to Ryde and the final ride home, although we did seek refreshment in the Bottega in Union Street. A splendid day out at the seaside.

Ah, so that's what the bucket's for.

Some seats do need testing

Seats along the esplanade

About 6.1/2 miles

Old Fort Restaurant

Happy diners

Where next, Berlin or New York?

More ice cream needed.

Never leave a dinghy unattended!

Leaving Portsmouth

Wightlink Ferry

Appley Tower, a Victorian folly

Bottega

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