The Great RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk
Sunday 26th April 2026
Havenstreet Station
Trains depart 10:15 and 14:18 (TBC)
Welcome to The Great Isle of Wight Dog Walk!
Join us for a pawsome day out with your doggy pals, friends and family on Sunday April 26th 2026.
We’ve teamed up with the Isle of Wight Steam Railway who have offered their amazing venue to our walkers and their dogs.
Treat your pet to a commemorative tag and enjoy some dog-related fun and games, including a Family Dog Show. Enter one of the classes on the day for just £3 per dog per class.
Train Ride & Dog Walks
Guided Walks: Wootton to Havenstreet – 3 miles (5km)
Trains depart 10:15 and 14:18 (TBC)
Meet at Havenstreet station in good time to collect your tickets and board your steam train for the journey to Wootton station. Our route takes us through Briddlesford Woods, largely owned by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species and home to dormice and red squirrels. We’ll cross over the railway line at Woodhouse Crossing, then make our walk back to Havenstreet station via Great Briddlesford Farm.
Fun Dog Show
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Our Dog Show, commences at 12:30 – lots of fun classes to choose from with entries on the day at £3 per dog per class.
- Prettiest dog
- Most handsome dog
- Waggiest tail
- Best six legs
- Best veteran
- Best in show
Activities at Havenstreet Station
10:00am – 4:30pm
Your ticket gives free entry to all the attractions at Havenstreet station including the museum and Train Story Discovery Centre. We’ll have lots of doggy-focussed fun throughout the day at Havenstreet. Browse our range of dog-related stalls and catch a display or two.
The Railway Refreshment Rooms and Barn Café will be open, offering a wide selection of drinks, snacks and hot meals. Alternatively you’re welcome to bring your own picnic and enjoy this in the station gardens watching the trains go by.
Location
Meet at Havenstreet station – PO33 4DS
There is a large free car park. Please allow at least 20 minutes to park and collect your tickets prior to your train journey.
Discounted ferry travel
For those travelling from the mainland, we are delighted to be able to offer you 20% off travel on foot, car and motorcycle ferry fares between 25 April and 28 April 2026. Simply click on this link: https://www.wightlink.co.uk/explorer/the-great-rspca-isle-of-wight-dog-walk
RSPCA Isle of Wight
All funds raised from this event will support the Isle of Wight Branch of the RSPCA which cares for the Island’s most vulnerable animals.
We are an independent charity, supporting the work of the RSPCA locally. Our animal Centre at Rookley, cares for and rehomes dogs, cats, small animals and wildlife. Over 95% of our funding is raised on the Isle of Wight through donations, legacies, events and our charity shops.
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Our host for the day is the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Your ticket includes free admission to the attractions at Havenstreet Station. Take time to wander through the carriage and wagon workshops to see the restoration work that is underway, and visit the Train Story Discovery Centre which houses and incredible selection of vintage trains spanning 150 years of railway history.
