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The Earth Museum
The Global School Alliance: https://www.globalschoolalliance.com recently published my blog piece about The Earth Museum's work with...
Pauline Stirling
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Life is wonderful...
Life is wonderful, living on the Isle of Wight, spending any bit of free time walking on the beach or up on the Downs with the dogs....
Pauline Stirling
Jan 8, 20231 min read
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Appuldurcombe circular walk
I started this walk in the picturesque Isle of Wight village, Godshill. Godshill has plenty to offer both holidaymakers and islanders,...
Pauline Stirling
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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Niton and Whitwell circular walk
I find Niton a good place to start a circular walk, not just because there is plenty of on the road parking, but also because there are a...
Pauline Stirling
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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Niton and St Catherine's Point
There is plenty of on the road parking in the village of Niton, so I parked in a cul-de-sac to start this walk. I then headed south along...
Pauline Stirling
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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Luccombe, Devil's Chimney and The Landslip
This is a short walk of about five miles which should take less than two hours but there are steep paths and steps making it inaccessible...
Pauline Stirling
Aug 10, 20202 min read
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The Tapnell Trail, with sea views!
This was my first new walk following lockdown, in July 2020. I drove along the B3399 Newport Road (often known locally as the Middle...
Pauline Stirling
Jul 23, 20202 min read
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Connecting Classrooms
Headteachers, teachers and school governors from six Isle of Wight Primary schools met at Lanesend Primary School in Cowes this week to...
Pauline Stirling
Feb 11, 20201 min read
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The Warrior Trail
The Warrior Trail is a six mile circular trail on the Isle of Wight, which can be undertaken on foot, by bike and even on horseback. It...
Pauline Stirling
Aug 22, 20193 min read
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Bonchurch circular
This is a short circular walk, from Upper Bonchurch to Bonchurch and back. It should only take about an hour and a half but allow two...
Pauline Stirling
Jul 29, 20192 min read
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Shanklin to Ventnor circular
You could start this walk from Rylstone Gardens in Shanklin. Postcode: PO37 6RG. There are tea rooms, crazy golf and bands play at the...
Pauline Stirling
Jul 29, 20192 min read
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Calbourne circular
There is a maze of footpaths on the south-west side of the Isle of Wight, especially over the Downs. A good starting point is the car...
Pauline Stirling
Jul 22, 20192 min read
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DofE expeditions...for all!
The expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) programme, like the other sections (physical, skills, volunteering, and at Gold...
Pauline Stirling
Jul 19, 20193 min read
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Newtown Creek
Newtown River is a large natural inland harbour on the northwestern coast of the Isle of Wight, named after the nearby village of...
Pauline Stirling
Jul 7, 20192 min read
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A stroll around Osborne
In advance of the Osborne run, I was sent a map of the 3k, 5k and 10k running routes within the spectacular grounds of Osborne House. The...
Pauline Stirling
Jun 30, 20192 min read
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Shorwell circular walk
There is plenty of parking along the side of the road in the village of Shorwell, on the Isle of Wight. Now, some people call it 'Shor -...
Pauline Stirling
Jun 24, 20192 min read
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Arreton and Merstone through the fields...
This walk starts at Arreton Barns on the Isle of Wight. Set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the island, Arreton Barns is home to...
Pauline Stirling
Jun 3, 20192 min read
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A stroll in Appley Park
You can leave your car anywhere along the Esplanade at Seaview and walk to Appley Park with the sea on your right or park behind the...
Pauline Stirling
Mar 16, 20191 min read
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From best village to best beach!
www.countryfile.com/magazine/awards/bbc-countryfile-awards-winners-2019 The BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019 winners have been...
Pauline Stirling
Mar 8, 20192 min read
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St Boniface Down circular
This walk began at the free car park in Wroxall, grid ref: SZ 551 798. It's about 5 miles and should take just over two hours. Turn left...
Pauline Stirling
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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