No one knows what recreational tree climbing is…

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Child descending a tree with Goodleaf Tree Climbing, Isle of Wight

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing was started by New Zealander Paul McCathie in 2015. In this blog, Paul shares some information about why Goodleaf Tree Climbing is a popular Isle of Wight adventure activity, and how you can get involved.

Climbing trees with Goodleaf on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

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Things to do

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Meet Nigel, co-founder of Artecology - using art and science to solve real world problems relating to climate breakdown and biodiversity loss.

Nigel George, Artecology

Inspirational Islanders

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Hannah George is a TV screenwriter and has written for Disney, Nickelodeon, Sky and BBC3. She grew up on the Isle of Wight

Inspiring Islanders: Hannah George, Screenwriter

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Meet musicians Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin from Isle of Wight band 77:78

Inspiring Islanders: Aaron and Tim from the band 77:78

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Meet Nicole, an events producer at Shademakers Carnival Club UK on the Isle of Wight.

Inspiring Islanders: Nicole Hurrell, Shademakers

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The Isle of Wight represents a unique opportunity to escape while not straying too far from home. It also offers some special Airbnb rentals for those looking for something a little different for their accommodation.

The Isle of Wight's most unusual Airbnb properties

Places to stay

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Cyclocross has traditionally been an autumn pursuit, but increasingly riders are seeing the benefits of having a bike that can dart off the tarmac and down the bridleway less travelled, at whatever the time of year.

Cyclocross and Gravel Routes on the Isle of Wight

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Cycling route on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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This is Tim Wiggins’s ‘Wight Knuckle Round the Island Route’. At 80 miles long, and with 2,000+ metres of climbing, it is a challenging ride for any cycling enthusiast.

The Wight Knuckle Round the Island Cycle Route

Climbing trees with Goodleaf on the Isle of Wight

Nigel George, Artecology

Inspirational Islanders: Hannah George, Screenwriter

Inspirational Islanders: Aaron and Tim from 77:78

Inspirational Islanders: Nicole Hurrell, Shademakers

The Isle of Wight’s most unusual Airbnb properties

Cyclocross and Gravel Routes on the Isle of Wight

The Wight Knuckle Round the Island Cycle Route