2010-05-02 - Isle of Wight Randonnee

The missus and I will be aiming to do exactly this. I am yet to book, so ticket availability may dictate the connection times to a degree

Joe, do you want in for a groupsave? And Katie, if any of your party are after group action, let me know.

I've booked the following (so go down sat arvo, camp sat and sun, come back monday). So far I've 4 definites, but it looks like there will be more like 15 of us. I just wanted to get it sorted so decided to take care of numero uno and all that.

SATURDAY 1/5/10
Train
Lon Victoria 15:02 - Portsmouth Harbour 17:02
Ferry
18:00 - takes about 40 min. From the Ferry, the campsite is about 1 mile so not far to ride with tent etc.

(Sun should be setting about 20.48 so we can pitch tents in daylight).

SUNDAY
Set off on the 100km loop of the Island. Take it slow and steady. Stop for fish and chips/pints/icecream en route. There won't be any rush. I'm thinking 6 hours?
In the eve have a BBQ and have some cans.

MONDAY 3/5/10
Ferry 15:00
Train 6:29 - gets to Lon Vic 18:53.

COSTS
I paid £56 for the train (4 people rtn)
£63.20 for the ferry (4 people rtn)
so £29.80 for transport + £10 for 2 nights camping.

Bargain!