Hopefully to Seaview

12 June 2022

Image shows a crowd of supporters grouped together and cheering. They are wearing white Hope to Seaview 2019 t-shirts. The beach and sea can be seen in the background.

About the event

In 2022, the annual Isle of Wight walk in support of Retina UK returns. Starting at Ryde Pier, walkers will follow a five mile scenic walk, first heading to Seaview before returning back along the coast to Ryde and the finish line. With spectacular views, sign up for a fun-filled family day out!

By taking part you’ll be helping Retina UK to fund medical research so that we can increase the understanding of inherited sight loss and accelerate the search for treatments for the future.

With easy access via local transport, ample parking and refreshments available for purchase at The Alamo Bar and Grill (the walk base camp), Hopefully to Seaview 2022 is set to be a wonderful walk!

The Hopefully to Seaview series of walks are organised on behalf of Retina UK by volunteers Colin and Linda McArthur.

Take part

Registration fee: £10 (includes a Retina UK t-shirt and a medal).
Fundraising target: There’s no set amount just raise as much as you can.

Register now

Any questions?

If you’d like more information on the event or have any questions about taking part, contact our volunteer organisers, Colin and Linda, by emailing colinmcarthur@talktalk.net or calling 07935 747332.

If you would like any help or guidance with the event registration form our fundraising team can help – call Simon, our Community and Events Fundraising Manager on 07736 925 174 or email fundraising@RetinaUK.org.uk.

2021 Highlights

Over 70 walkers returned to the Isle of Wight for Hopefully to Seaview 2021 and took on a fantastic five mile route in support of Retina UK.

“It was a brilliant atmosphere and wonderful that people were able to come together for the first time in a year and a half (socially distanced of course). We are very grateful to family and friends and supporters for their enthusiastic response and our wonderful helpers who made the day possible. We are also very grateful to Dan and Sam at the Alamo for staging the after event reception with free food and to local businesses for donating so many great prizes for the raffle. Together, we’ve already raised over £4,100 to support research into inherited sight loss and Sandown Rotary Club have kindly pledged to donate a further £1,000! We’re delighted to have raised so much during a difficult year!” Colin and Linda

  • Image shows two adults and two young children wearing blue Retina UK t-shirts
  • Image shows a group of walkers in blue Retina UK t-shirts raising a glass in celebration at the end of the walk.