An easy walk learning about the famous - and not so famous - visitors to Queen Victoria when she lived at Osborne House.

Queen Victoria's Island Visitors

An easy walk whilst learning about the famous, and not so famous visitors to Queen Victoria when she lived at Osborne House.

Length of walk: 1.5 miles (approx 2 hours)

Walk Cost: Voluntary donation requested but not obligatory

Walk Leader: Ken Wheeler

Type of Walk: Linear

Start Location: OUTSIDE the vehicle entrance to Osborne House (opposite the Prince of Wales pub car park), East Cowes, PO32 6JT (50.750007, -1.276134)

End Location: End of York Ave, at junction of Castle Street, East Cowes PO32 6QY

50.75833,-1.28932

Pace of Walk: Gentle - This walk follows 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 restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Facilities:

Rest stops

Dogs on leads welcome

Suitable for pushchairs

Toilets along route

Family friendly

A booklet about the walk is available for £2. All money goes to East Cowes Heritage Centre.

Nearest Bus Stop:

Start: Osborne House (number 4 or 5), Finish: Waitrose (number 4 or 5) - check your route: islandbuses.info (https://islandbuses.info)

Description supplied by the event organiser.