Isle of Wight Coastal Path Bembridge to Ryde  

Brings back memories of school camping trips to Bembridge back in the late 70's. On one of the days we went on a ramble from Robin Hill, all the way back to camp at Bembridge. When we got to St Helen's - the opposite side of the harbour to Bembridge, our teachers decided that instead of walking all the way around the harbour, which was a fair old distance, we would cut across the mouth of the harbour seeing that the tide was low. So off we all went, in the middle of the channel the water was up to the top of our chests! But it was all one big adventure for us. Can you imagine teachers doing that today with a gang of 11 - 16 year old pupils? I think not! Not been back to the island for many years now, watching these video's makes me want to visit it once again.

It's a pleasure to watch!

Really enjoyed this. Loved the old church and the tower. I'm still grinning about the poo museum! Looking forward to the next part. Thanks, as always.

Cheers Ant for no 2 loved it mate thanks very much.

Wow, what a view you have for walking. Such a gorgeous area. Looking forward to next video. Please take care

Brilliant Ant. Can't wait to get back there❤

Loved this Ant, brought back memories as Uncle Ben & Auntie Ann lived in Ryde,plus there School they had was in Seaview, I would walk there dog along the beach to the pier and back home,I remember there used to be a wildlife Bird Park of some kind,near Seaview,loved the drone footage too,❤

love this camped here many years ago thank you

Turning out to be a lovely tour round the Isle of Wight thanks

Hi Ant. Around 58 years ago so mid sixties my parents used to take me on holiday to the Island and we stayed at a hotel in Ryde and often walked to that wonderful beach at Puckpool. Back then there was a Butlins holiday nearby I think. Such great memories 👍

Beautiful and stunning views. Thank you.

Lovely Views & Drown footage Ant!!! You had the Sun on your side - Lucky you 🙂🚂🚂🚂

What a great watch. Not to ask a "Nerd" type of question but do the utilities (gas, water, commutations and electrical) run under the water, let's say, from Hurst Castle on the mainland to, let's say again, to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, I know a total nerd question but that's just me. Ant, those have to be the Slowest horses I have ever seen..... My takeaway: What a place to live. It would be nice to spend a few days in Appley Tower, what a view.

So lucky with the weather! Ryde pier is one of the most significant in the UK for its size and antiquity. You were walking on a replacement for the tramway which was among the first to use electricity. The lierhead used to have a full-sized dance hall and 6 rail served platforms!

I'm late to the party but I'm loving it Ant. Thanks for sharing. You've dropped weight too. You ok?

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Great video m8 I go every year and base at bembridge and I was surprised you didn’t stop at the old train station near the start of the deuver it’s hidden in the trees with one side still on show next to the rd

Wow, Appley Tower is nice, imagine living in there 😍

I’m looking forward to when you walk past somewhere we stayed in east Cowes. Rosetta cottage (NT) where Randolph Churchill met his wife. We had a lovely time except it was the worst weather we have ever had in the UK. We felt we were under water. Great place. Great video

Well that 20 minutes was more like 5 it went so quick😂😂😂😂 I was just getting into it, such a beautiful walk. Now get off that pier and back on track please😂😂😂 Nice one Ant👍👍👍👍

So love watching your videos, especially now you are covering the IOW where I lived for 57 years until moving to the New Forest (where I can still get views of the island) last year. I grew up and lived in Ryde and appreciate the memories you have reminded me of as I grew up and explored this particular area. Thank you 👍👍

Bit late to the party, as usual for me , but did you miss the gun emplacements on Culver Down , or just not put them in the vlog ? If you were unaware, you missed a treat. They're very extensive, and have WW2 history . Also up there , in the grasslands of the down are some wrought iron mooring rings for barrage ballons. More history there for those who know. Truly, Wight is beautiful , and that's saying something from a committed northener such as I ! Hope you got a 'scoop' or two in the Spyglass of the Fisherman's Rest . Thanx for doing this series , and keep up the good work . Have you noticed the 'quality of light' down there ? The kind of thing that gets artists all doey-eyed. Marvellous !

What a glorious walk, beautiful beaches and lots of history to be found.. definitely makes me want to take another visit as I've not been for many years.. Enjoyed watching so far looking forward to the next part of your journey. Thanks for sharing it with us 😊👍

Ahhhh. Just found this and lunch break just ended...... Will watch and comment this afternoon. But thanks ahead of time.

You walked right past my parents house :-)

Ey up mi duck. The "u" in Duver is pronounced the same way as someone in the north prounounces it in the word duck. Ryde Pier is, apparently, the oldest pleasure pier in the world, it's also the second longest, with Southend Pier being the longest. While I am bragging (sorry) can I point out that Ryde Carnival (held late August/earlt September) is the oldest carnival in the UK. Also, Blackgang Chine on the south coast is the location of the UK's oldest theme park. Great video showcasing the island that has been my home for 38 years, thank you.

Really enjoyable series, this one, & as usual, very well produced. Thanks Ant.

The st Helens duver is pronounced exactly as spelt d-uh-ver. The grass area you walked across that can be seen from the drone used to be a golf course, the club house is still there and can be hired from NT as a holiday cottage.

Thank you for the video today. A nice walking tour at a picturesque beach. See you on the next! Always enjoy them. Cheers Ant! ❤️🇬🇧🙂👍🇺🇸

Ah an area I know well, depending on the tide it is possible to walk along the beach from Bembridge to Seaview. Btw Duver is pronounced as in the bird Dove -er. I always thought that metal cog was an old winch to bring boats up onto the beach.

Nice one ant. I'm not sure, but you may have been walking on what was the tramway that parallelled the railway at ryde

Thanks for the vid. Love exploring islands, but struggle to walk too far now. Your journeys, tunnels, cost paths, damns and all things interesting are really great. look forward to the next one

Ryde Pier is single track, the other track hasn’t been used for years and is not connected, the double track starts just before the tunnel. You were walking on the former tram track, recently restored as a pedestrian walkway.

This series is great, but I cannot seem to find any further parts. Did you post any more of the Coast Walk around the IoW??

Did you visit the Gardens near Ventnor?

It's said like DUVVER even though it's spelt Duver

Did you do the rest of the island?