A sunrise walk from Nettlestone Point, Seaview, via coastal paths, Fairy Hill and Nettlestone village, returning to the start.

Welcome to Freshwalks. This sunrise walk event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and everyone is welcome to join us for a morning of walking and networking in the great outdoors. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

This circular walk begins at Nettlestone Point in Seaview, following the coast anti-clockwise with expansive Solent views. The route heads inland past fields and woodland to Fairy Hill, offering gentle climbs and peaceful scenery. It then continues through the village of Nettlestone, passing historic buildings and quiet lanes, before looping back toward the shoreline. A varied and accessible hike, it combines coastal paths, countryside tracks, and village charm before returning to the starting point.

Route: Seaview - Fairy Hill - Nettlestone - Seaview

Distance: 5.7km

Grade: Easy (more info on grading here (https://www.freshwalks.co.uk/walk-grading))

Max elevation: 45m / Total ascent: 99m

Proposed schedule:

07:15 - Meeting, The Old Fort, Seaview

07:30 - Walk starts

09:00 - Walk finishes, Lily's Cafe, Seaview

09:15 - Optional drinks & further networking

Walk leaders: Claire Beasley

Meeting location: The Old Fort, Esplanade, Seaview, Isle of Wight PO34 5HB https://w3w.co/waltz.scenes.critic (https://w3w.co/waltz.scenes.critic)

Parking: Please park in Pier Road Long Stay car park (Pier Rd, Seaview PO34 5BP). Parking should cost £6.20 (2-4 hours). PayByPhone 59204. 5 mins walk from meeting location. More info here (https://www.iow.gov.uk/article/2516/Seaview-St-Helens-and-Bembridge-parking)

Public transport: Unfortunately we start this walk too early to make this an option.

Post-walk: Lily's Cafe, 15 High St, Seaview PO34 5ES

Photo above by Chris Hodges (https://unsplash.com/@leofric99?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/Qu5jz4nwvE4?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)

Description supplied by the event organiser.