A self-guided walking tour of Ryde town centre and the Esplanade illustrated with historical detail selected from archives.

Ryde Heritage Audio Trail: Self-guided walk

Download the audio files from website rshg.org.uk (https://rshg.org.uk/education-section/ryde-heritage-audio-trail/)

The whole trail is accessible to wheelchair and mobility scooter users with dropped kerbs at suggested road crossings.

Audio instructions take you through 1 to 17 stops. You can also devise your own route by referring to the map and selecting the stops you want.

Leaflet and map is available from Ryde Social Heritage Group or Ryde Library.

Link for more information: rshg.org.uk/education-section/ryde-heritage-audio-trail (https://rshg.org.uk/education-section/ryde-heritage-audio-trail/)

Length of walk: 8 miles (approx 2 hours)

Walk Cost: Free of charge

Type of Walk: Circular

Start point: Lind Street, Ryde, PO33 2NQ (SZ 5900 9260)

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: Suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair.

Rest stops

Dogs on leads welcome

Suitable for pushchairs

Suitable for mobility scooters

Refreshments available along route

Toilets along route

Family friendly

Takes in coastal scenery

Beach/Rockpool exploration

Nearest Bus Stop:

Union Street, Ryde (9 and 37) - check your route: islandbuses.info (https://islandbuses.info)

Description supplied by the event organiser.