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  @531c11 күн бұрын

  Iive always felt sick driving along that srtetch of the military road

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  @blowduke13 күн бұрын

  Rode this road in the fog and rain last November when everything was flooded didn’t know I was that close to the edge

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  @isleofwightguru12 күн бұрын

  @@blowduke Best to just keep your head down and keep going!

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  @teresamorrish313217 күн бұрын

  WHAT IS A TURD TOWN ?????

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  @isleofwightguru17 күн бұрын

  @@teresamorrish3132 It's a KZread channel that goes round each county and picks out the worst town. They picked Sandown on their Isle of Wight tour!

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  @darrenboynton203921 күн бұрын

  This is some well curated, terrible advice 🤦‍♂️

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  @user-wu7pz8js3xАй бұрын

  National Trust are out to ruin the west Wight with their crazy ideas on “re- wilding” and want the Military Road closed. Strange when they have just spent a fortune in in enlarging a car park and installing a new toilet block between two other major land slips further east. What drives these people?

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  @jonwoodhousea.k.a.pistolcr3943Ай бұрын

  61 years old, born and bred on the Isle of Wight- this is one of the most unrealistic reviews I've ever seen! 🤣🤣

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  @aswclassicsiow8588Ай бұрын

  All the old bit was Priory Boys and the old bus stop area, went to Priory boys from 1967 to 70 it was a really good school school and good teachers and had a lot of great friends there, sad to see it all knocked down like that

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  @isleofwightguruАй бұрын

  Thanks for your comment, yes, sad to see it all gone

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  @cannyexplorer5357Ай бұрын

  Your link in the description does not work. Error 404.

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  @isleofwightguruАй бұрын

  Thanks, it should be www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/blog/sandy-lanes-resort-atherfield-bay-holiday-camp-update-2024

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  @McGrathPeteАй бұрын

  Another I would add is that a day return is a bit cheaper. We booked a day return to come out, and just didn’t use the ticket back to the mainland that night, and a day return on the day we went home, and didn’t use the ticket back to the island that night. Two day returns was cheaper than one standard return. This was with a car too.

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  @geoffreyhattersley9186Ай бұрын

  Botanical gardens have lost their charm

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  @isleofwightguruАй бұрын

  Not been in a while but some recent reviews are very positive, some less so! Here's our guide to gardens and parks: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/isle-of-wight-gardens-parks.html

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  @PinkElephantDrinkingLemonadeАй бұрын

  I go to isle every few months as live opposite in the beautiful new forest... have done for 30:years. Ryde is the place to stay it has more to do and less run down, yet shanklin traditional love the Isle

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  @isleofwightguruАй бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. Yes, there's quite a bit to do in Ryde (great beach, cinema, bowling, arts centre, games arcade, swimming pool, shops, playgrounds, coastal walk etc) and it's also nice and easy for travelling from Portsmouth and then exploring via public transport. Personally I prefer less developed places but each to their own! Here's my guide to Ryde Hotels: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/5-best-ryde-hotels.html

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  @davidfalconer8913Ай бұрын

  There are some ( excellent ) secure hotels , near Newport .. HMP Parkhurst ? ... Ha - Ha ... DAVE™🛑

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  @isleofwightguruАй бұрын

  Yes, I hear it's lovely in the summer! Lots of organised activities for the guests and fully catered.

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  @Cardifftoyboy1Ай бұрын

  Take your own food if you cannot survive the journey without . The cafe was a bun fight.

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  @isleofwightguruАй бұрын

  Yes, that's good advice. £2.50 for a bottle of water and £4.50 for a sandwich last week!

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  @cwork5485Ай бұрын

  Love the Isle Of Wight, first time I went was only 6 years ago, but have been back a few times since. I come over on my bicycle, loaded with camping gear as you only pay foot passenger fee then. Get off at Cowes then cycle the Red Squirell trail to a campsite between Sandown and Shanklin. Ive also stayed over near Totland and explored that side of the Island, Tennyeson down is great for astro photography, although the roads are not great for cycling there with a fully loaded bike. The area around Shanklkin, Sandown and Ryde has great traffic free cycling routes. Its a great way to see the island, although unlike many cyclists, I have no interest in doing the round the island route. I just like leisurely exploring different places.

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  @isleofwightguruАй бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. Yes, the Isle of Wight by bike is very good. There are a good number of cycle tracks thanks to all the former railway lines. Here's our cycling guide for anyone who is interested: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/cycling-holidays-isle-of-wight.html

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  @theacrossell2 ай бұрын

  Well, this is bollocks isnt it. A sunny day doest fix buildings.

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  @Harecat2 ай бұрын

  I never think I'm that close to the edge when regularly driving along my favourite road......

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  Best not to think about it! I never feel like I'm that close as the nearest bits are slightly sunk down

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  @Harecat2 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru I don't - too sensational to think about that especially listening to my Pink Floyd whilst speeding along........

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  @paulmckenzie60392 ай бұрын

  Where are great dog friendly beaches,summer months?

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  Hi Paul. This is the guide you need! Scroll down about a third of the way: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/dog-friendly-isle-of-wight-holidays-beaches-attractions-pubs-accommodation.html

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  @user-pj8jg4zm1i2 ай бұрын

  NATIONAL DISGRACE BOTH RIP OFF FERRY CO'S. GOVERNMENT SHOULD NATIONALISE THEM. MOST EXPENSIVE WATER CROSSING IN THE WORLD PLUS APPALLING SERVICE !

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  @isleofwightguru22 күн бұрын

  For anyone interested, we did a study a couple of years ago about the claim that the Solent is the most expensive crossing in the world - www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/blog/is-the-solent-the-most-expensive-ferry-crossing-in-the-world

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  @surreygoldprospector5762 ай бұрын

  Thanks. I've been to the Isle of Wight many times over the last 50 years, and agree all these places are nice and you can't go too wrong. As someone reliant on public transport, the East coast is a winner with really easy train-ferry-train connections at Portsmouth and Ryde. Ventnor is good but the hotels are more limited and expensive than Shanklin and Sandown.

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. Such a shame the railway doesn't extend as far as Ventnor (as it did originally). Here's our public transport guide for anyone looking at that option: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/public-transport.html

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  @GorillaTagguy-892 ай бұрын

  I go to that school now and sometimes in lessons i look out the window and think that all that land could be used when the new building was built they really could of used all that land for a whole refit of the old school and not take it all down and let someone else use the land for well flats bc thats what most people do these days

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  @johnbailey28242 ай бұрын

  Great vid. I really like the IOW, but the ferry cost to take a car needs a mortgage... Just ridiculous prices. Let us know if that ever changes.

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  Thanks, glad you liked it. Yes, ferry prices can be very high at peak times. There are various ways round it but one option for visitors is to stay at one of the accommodation providers that gets a big trade discount, such as these: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/isle-of-wight-holiday-including-ferry.html

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  @johnbailey28242 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru Hi, again... You were quite correct in that the accommodation places you suggested can assist with the cost. I've booked one of your recommended places, as we have stayed there before and got a 35% reduction (both ways) on the ferry cost. Your code for 10% didn't work, but no problem. So thanks for that! Good man. I started booking places to visit and my fave place, Robin Hill, is no more! Scandal! But the island is littered with fine attractions, as you have pointed out. Thanks, again.

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  @@johnbailey2824 Glad to hear you saved some money. Will have to investigate the ferry offer. Yes, Robin Hill is closed, we are gutted! Although I still hope it will rise again. We recently wrote a long history of Robin Hill, which is only suitable for serious fans though as it goes into a lot of detail! www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/blog/robin-hill-a-not-very-brief-history We also wrote a blog when they closure was announced: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/blog/is-this-farewell-or-a-new-beginning-for-robin-hill-country-park

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  @johnbailey28242 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru Crikey, that was a tome! But I enjoyed reading both of your articles on Robin Hill, as we visited first about 25 years ago, so when we went last year, it had changed a lot, but was still really great. As George said, "All things must pass". I liked your free parking section, too... Keep up the good work with your Vids and blogs, etc. Much appreciated.

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  @@johnbailey2824 Yes, it sure is! I got a bit carried away.. Perhaps I need to do a 100 word summary as well!

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  @andyg19572 ай бұрын

  In Shanklin, I'd also recommend St Georges House Hotel, which has been our 'base' for many years. It changed hands a few years ago and the new owners managed to strike a good balance between the 'old school' feel it had and the modernisations they carried out. B&B only, and the breakfasts are great. In Sandown, we've stopped at The Wight. Their 'Jurassic Breakfast' is amazing - providing you're not watching the calories! The ballroom has a unique Hammond organ, that I occasionally play for them!

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the suggestions! Sandown and Shanklin both have an abundance of good places to stay (as well as some less good ones). The Wight features on our Sandown guide: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/10-best-places-to-stay-in-sandown.html

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  @Leggg2 ай бұрын

  Fantastic photography and very informative as all your website content always is. I completely agree with your characterisation of the various different areas of the island. There really is something for everyone. My wife and I really love visiting and hope to make it our home in the near future. It is just so sad that the recent land slips have made life difficult for those living in the Ventnor area.

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, I think the Island's variety in a small area is its biggest selling point. Several other English counties are beautiful but you tend to focus on one area or do a lot of driving. On the Isle of Wight you can see a real mix of beaches without going far. Good luck with your plans. Here's a further explanation of why I love the Isle of Wight, for anyone who is interested! www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/why-choose-isle-of-wight.html

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  @Leggg2 ай бұрын

  Thank you very much!

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  @steveh63732 ай бұрын

  Years ago did the fence posts used to have little German helmets on. The road was b 0:34 uilt by German POWs. Was it this road? Can anyone confirm this. Thanks

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  I'm not sure, but I would be keen to find out so hopefully someone will know! There's a good Isle of Wight heritage group on Facebook that you could post on

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  For anyone interested in history, we've written this round up of Isle of Wight historic attractions and sites: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/historic-attractions-on-the-isle-of-wight.html And another guide to 100 years of disasters, controversies and weird news stories: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/100-years-isle-of-wight-disasters-discoveries-weird-news.html

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  @paulpetarson17242 ай бұрын

  Yes it does . How many are left now I don't know, but every fence post had a helmet on top. I believe the road was actually built by Roman's thou.

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  @dannyboywhaa31463 ай бұрын

  Excellent video 👍 holidayed there as a child, grandparents on Hayling... been back a few times as an adult and now moving there with wife and baby boy! I’d agree with everything you said... So many little gems on the island - one of our favourites was the nature reserve at Newtown... we saw seals, grey mullet and experienced the most wonderful old gentlemen volunteer guide - he was full of knowledge and just lovely! We saw people paddling canoes and kayaks around the lakes etc... beautiful spot, lovely walks! 👍

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  Thanks, yes Newtown Creek is a lovely little spot. Read recently that it was earmarked for a nuclear power station in the 1950s but it didn't happen thankfully. Good luck with the move!

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  @dannyboywhaa31463 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru yes lol thank god they didn’t! Getting really excited about the move so binge watching videos when I really ought to be packing instead 😳👍

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  @@dannyboywhaa3146 Good luck with it. Bit late for you but here's our guide to moving to the Isle of Wight for anyone who's interested: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/should-i-move-to-the-isle-of-wight.html

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  @dannyboywhaa31462 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru that was most useful thank you... we’re moving from a very nice South Manchester area, loved it and it has some of the best grammar schools in the country however, now we have a baby boy we wanted to leave city life. Even the negative points about the island are positives to us lol... the only real negatives would be health care, we feel that’s offset by the healthy island lifestyle and we’re very fit and healthy people, and education however, I don’t like the way education is going anyway so I’m much happier with either the private schools or home-schooling if necessary! We don’t drink so nightlife not a concern... we prefer pub culture anyway... maybe one concern I have is that organised sports here in Manchester is of a very high level - slightly worried the standard of rugby won’t be as good lol I’d like my son to enjoy playing a high standard like his father etc etc... as you say there’s no going back now but your site only reaffirmed our decision. Thanks again 👍

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  @isleofwightguru2 ай бұрын

  @@dannyboywhaa3146 Glad you found it useful. A while ago the various rugby clubs on the island got together to make a bigger club so they could have junior teams. Not sure if that's still the case. Drop us an email via the website when you've moved if you want to say hi. Good luck!

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  @philipbonner64863 ай бұрын

  Avoid Newport and Sandown full of drunks and crack heads .

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  @TheForrestHare3 ай бұрын

  Just found your channel,and I live on the Island too.I've recently purchased the DJI mini 3,as I wanted to take lovely film like this, castles etc...for my KZread channel.I've just subscribed today to your channel 👍

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  There are plenty of great spots for droning on the Island! Good luck!

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  @user-ko3tv7jl2r3 ай бұрын

  Sandown, really?

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  I certainly prefer Shanklin to Sandown at the moment (as mentioned in the video) but Sandown does have some good points. The seafront Premier Inn is appealing if you like a brand name hotel. There are also a couple of other good value hotels and the Yaverland end has had investment in recent years. Plus, the beach has won awards, as mentioned in the video. Here's our full comparison of Sandown v Shanklin in case anyone is struggling to sleep - www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/blog/which-is-best-sandown-or-shanklin

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  I should also point out that the five options aren't ranked in order of preference. I've tried to cover every option on the Isle of Wight with pros and cons of each one.

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  @nunyabizniz19833 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguruSandown isn’t that bad… it used to be lovely years ago. I’m moving to Ryde in August. People say that’s a bit of a dump but it’s not as bad as where I currently live. Lovely video. Thank you 🙏🏼

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  I agree. Sandown isn't perfect and the empty hotels are an eyesore but it still has money being invested. It has some good restaurants, some good hotels, a railway station, a beautiful beach and some good attractions. That's a lot more than some mainland towns!

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  @nunyabizniz19833 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru completely agree. The island is beautiful even the not so polished parts. Everything takes time, I hope Sandown is restored to how I remember it as a kid from the late 80’s early 90’s. I went through there last time I visited in February just gone and it was a shame to see some of the decaying parts. I have lots of happy memories visiting as a child.

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  @HelenBridges-tz9cq3 ай бұрын

  I would say most of this is the old Priory Boys site not the Grammar School which is where the new build is.

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  Thanks, I did wonder if I'd got that bit right. I will amend the name!

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  @chrisharris47403 ай бұрын

  UK's most scenic road? You need to get out more.

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  Other suggestions are welcome!

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  @chrisharris47403 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru Well, looking at the shot at 6 sec, for example: On the right you have a chalk/grass bank, and that's it. To the left, a few yards of grass, and then the sea in the distance. I've checked it on streetview & it really is that dull. Consequently, I'd suggest the list of more scenic roads would include a fair percentage of rural Britain.

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  @@chrisharris4740 Well, I love it and lots of people are trying to save it but alternative opinions are valid for sure! Thanks for your contribution.

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  @jamesbrook163 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru, I’d suggest many parts of Scotland, Northumberland, North Yorkshire. Try the Bealach na Ba in Applecross on the NC500. The South West Coast of Scotland and the Galloway Coastal route are beautiful and still largely undiscovered.

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  @@jamesbrook16 Cheers, good suggestions! I will do some streetview exploring!

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  @cannyexplorer53573 ай бұрын

  We were staying not far from this awful looking building. Why has the authorities done something about it? Is this yet another forgotten town by the authorities. If you don’t get on top of the problem quickly then it only gets worse then cost 5 times as much the longer you leave it. Short sighted councils are the bane of the residents in this country.

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  It's a bit of a long story but a recent update is here: onthewight.com/former-owners-of-the-ocean-hotel-lose-appeal-over-clean-up-directive/

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  @LewisRoss-mk1pi3 ай бұрын

  It’s just full of crackhead squatters now

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  @cannyexplorer53573 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru thanks for the link. Hope it finally gets sorted.

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  @LeeJohn703 ай бұрын

  It would be great if Wightlink extended their offers that run out in March 2024. Red Funnel have offers all year round. I have no idea why Wightlink don't. Such a shame. I would travel more often.

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  There are some ongoing offers worth looking into, such as discounts for carers, volunteers, charity workers, NHS workers as well as members of the AA, English Heritage and so on. All the details are on this page: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/discount-isle-of-wight-ferry-travel.html

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  @LeeJohn703 ай бұрын

  @@isleofwightguru Thank you very much, very helpful

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  @eyesopen79463 ай бұрын

  yet Leeson road is way further away from the cliff edge yet it is closed and cutting of many people , It is about time sea defences in the UK became a priority as coastal erosion is happening up and down these islands

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  @bobrussell36023 ай бұрын

  We would be on a 'hiding to nothing. The U.K. is moving North West, at about the rate of 1 foot per year. It's called 'Plate tectonics.'

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  @adrianthoroughgood11912 ай бұрын

  The thing is that sea defenses are very expensive and have to be renewed regularly. You have to keep paying for them forever. If you prevent erosion in one spot then it tends to increase erosion outside of the defenses because the material taken off the cliffs protects the neighbouring beaches. Unless there is a town or important historical site it's generally more expensive to protect the coast than the buildings are worth. It's sad for the people who live there but they had the benefit of the sea views and eventually the price for that comes due.

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  @hexualdeviant3 ай бұрын

  Just discovered your channel, love the videos. I'm curious, do you do this for a job?

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  @cannyexplorer53573 ай бұрын

  Why can they not take it inland like they did at Blackgang?

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  I think that's an option being considered but the issues are cost and land ownership.

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  @eyesopen79463 ай бұрын

  The National trust will not allow the road to be moved further in

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  @paulabennett47883 ай бұрын

  Maybe build a flyover the damage...😂

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  Hmm, might ruin the view a bit!

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  @user-ko3tv7jl2r4 ай бұрын

  But where else will I drive at 60mph?

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  @isleofwightguru3 ай бұрын

  The dual carriageway is just about long enough to reach 60!

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  @user-666-1-Duckman4 ай бұрын

  Gutted after all 😢

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  @2373stevieb5 ай бұрын

  I see you stayed away from the High Street that died years ago, and all the burnt out hotels. Sandown was once the premier resort on the island. Now it’s just an armpit. And it’s not a sign of the times, it’s down to the local people who have voted the same idiot councillors into office again and again.

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  @bobrussell36027 ай бұрын

  Thank you for including the atmospheric sound of the waterfall and excluding american style 'popular' music. I've subscribed

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  @user-666-1-Duckman9 ай бұрын

  Sweet : Cowes next maybe ?

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  @isleofwightguru9 ай бұрын

  Thanks! Here is Cowes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6qhzaygnNmpndI.htmlsi=Ks5NZNahkU1fSR97

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  @user-666-1-Duckman9 ай бұрын

  Watching it owned by Nick . Breakfast chef moons ago ❤

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  @user-666-1-Duckman9 ай бұрын

  Nice, bit of drone work cleverly edited together. Nice ❤

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  @rsmickeymooproductions48779 ай бұрын

  Great views

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  @paulshorney34659 ай бұрын

  We went to a parkdean site on the iow a few years ago,they have discount on the ferry. We paid £18 return, bargain!!

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  @isleofwightguru9 ай бұрын

  Thanks Paul. Yes, they still do a good discount. We've written a comparison of the four Parkdean sites here: www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/park-resorts-parkdean-isle-of-wight-holiday-parks.html

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  @user-ko3tv7jl2r10 ай бұрын

  You tried putting these on KZread Shorts? Think the algo is looking to boost them.

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  @user-pt7zl5hh2p10 ай бұрын

  Nice pics. cant wait for the next one of priory.!! I met the Soup man as per my previous post, Lovey man!!

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  @user-ko3tv7jl2r10 ай бұрын

  Top Guru tips

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  @grahamrdyer632210 ай бұрын

  What is it going to become............Housing for the rich I bet, As you say It's in a prime location !

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  @isleofwightguru10 ай бұрын

  The last plan I saw was for 93 houses but that was a couple of years ago so things may have moved on www.isleofwightguru.co.uk/blog/harcourt-sands-holiday-park-in-ryde-2023-update

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  @scrunts66610 ай бұрын

  Sandown is nothing but a tragedy at this point, even with that new hotel and houses that have recently been built.