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Best Cycling and Walking Routes on the Isle of Wight

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Situated just off the south coast of England - we’re just over 2 hours from London via ferry or hovercraft - the Isle of Wight is simple to get to and a wonderful holiday destination all year round to explore.

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Archaeological Site · South East England
Brading Roman Villa
South East England
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Brading Roman Villa preserves the remains of a remarkable Roman villa discovered at Brading in the ...

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Enjoy a collection of our coastal path routes to circumnavigate our beautiful Island in an anti-clockwise direction.

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A collection of public transport friendly walks and cycles.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 23 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 198 m
Descent 190 m

Brading to Godshill Via Adgestone and Arreton

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
Freshwater Bay to the Needles
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Open
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 311 m
Descent 305 m

The Freshwater Bay to the Needles circular route is the perfect hike for ramblers looking for a challenge.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 23.6 km
Duration 6:25 h
Ascent 538 m
Descent 517 m

Freshwater Bay to Tapnell Farm via Brighstone

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 15 km
Duration 4:40 h
Ascent 364 m
Descent 382 m

Ventnor to Niton along the old Undercliff Road

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 20.6 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 75 m
Descent 69 m

Yarmouth to Newtown via West Wight Alpacas and Llamas and Shalfleet

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
Tennyson Trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Open
Distance 22.5 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 514 m
Descent 479 m

A long and challenging offroad walk which climbs up the downs with superb views

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
The Armada 1588 Coastal Trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Open
Distance 6.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 95 m
Descent 92 m

This Heritage Trail takes you to the locations where, in 1588, beacons were lit that alerted the Realm to the incoming Spanish Armada sailing up ...

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 22.8 km
Duration 5:35 h
Ascent 234 m
Descent 208 m

East Cowes to Quarr Abbey via Briddlesford Farm and the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.8 km
Duration 0:25 h
Ascent 9 m
Descent 14 m

A step-free one-mile trail featuring 18 full scale replications of artworks in the National Gallery, placed throughout Newport's historic streets, ...

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Café · South East England
Pedallers Cafe
South East England
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At Pedallers you can enjoy traditional and continental breakfasts served with great quality tea and ...

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Bicycle Rides · South East England
Quarr Abbey Loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 24 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 158 m

The Quarr Abbey loop will keep you busy for a few hours!

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 14.7 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 121 m
Descent 77 m

Yaverland to Shanklin via Sandown

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 26.1 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 291 m
Descent 275 m

Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay via the Needles

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The Isle of Wight is a true walker’s paradise and is highly reputed as one of the top cycling destinations in the world.

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The Isle of Wight businesses listed below have been awarded the ‘Wheel of Approval’ – showing that they go above and beyond in what they offer cyclists. It could be safe storage for bikes, washing ...

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 85 m
Descent 105 m

Seaview to Bembridge via St Helens.

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Hiking Trail · South East England
Whippingham to Newport River Walk
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy Open
Distance 5.9 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 3 m
Descent 59 m

A mixture of on and offroad pathways along the banks of the central River Medina.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 169 m
Descent 133 m

Cowes to Carisbrooke via Newport

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recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 117 km
Duration 30:15 h
Ascent 1,430 m
Descent 1,400 m

The 68-mile-long Isle of Wight Coastal Path can be split into six sections and takes you around the whole circumference of the Island. 

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
Ryde to Quarr Abbey walk
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 7.6 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 33 m

 A relaxing walk with a slight incline and mixed terrain heading to the peaceful Quarr Abbey and back.

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Trail Running · Isle of Wight
East to West (43km point to point)
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 42.7 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 797 m
Descent 828 m

Chase the sun on the popular multi-terrain marathon distance route.

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Hiking Trail · South East England
4. Niton to Sandown (Coastal Path)
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 4 Open
Distance 19.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 290 m
Descent 407 m

A challenging, hilly section of the round the Island route.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
Ventnor Downs
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 3.2 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 18 m
Descent 26 m

One of the most stunning viewpoints across the Island and English Channel with a full 360 view from Portsmouth to The Needles.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.3 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 134 m

Ryde to Seaview along the coast.

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Trail Running · Isle of Wight
Western Yar Loop (6.5km loop)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 6.3 km
Duration 0:55 h
Ascent 22 m
Descent 22 m

A scenic, multi terrain 4-mile circular route with gentle undulation taking in the Western Yar Estuary.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
1. Cowes to Yarmouth (Coastal Path)
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Stage 1 Open
Distance 26.6 km
Duration 6:40 h
Ascent 225 m
Descent 205 m

A mixed terrain route across the north eastern coastline.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
5. Sandown to Ryde (Coastal Path)
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 5 Open
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 168 m
Descent 161 m

A coastal walk beginning on Victorian promenades, then rising over the chalk cliffs of Culver Down and passing around the more tranquil Bembridge ...

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Trail Running · Isle of Wight
Brading to Newport (24km point to point)
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 26.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 198 m
Descent 185 m

An endurance 15 mile multi-terrain route from the east to centre of the Island.

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recommended route Difficulty T1 easy Open
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 38 m
Descent 38 m

From seaborne forts to a nature reserve, this flat walk includes beaches and tarmac areas

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recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 16 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 142 m

This coastal walk links the two historic towns of Ryde and Cowes meandering past abbey ruins and a former royal residence.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
6. Ryde to Cowes
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Stage 6 Open
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 145 m
Descent 143 m

This coastal walk links the two historic towns of Ryde and Cowes meandering past abbey ruins and a former royal residence.

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Trail Running · South East England
North to South (31km point to point)
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 30.5 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 530 m
Descent 471 m

A 20-mile multi-terrain route with steady overall incline.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
3. Brighstone to Niton (Coastal Path)
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 3 Open
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 208 m
Descent 129 m

Starting at Grange Chine this walk ambles over cliffs tops giving superb views of the crumbling coastline.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
2. Yarmouth to Brighstone (Coastal Path)
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 2 Open
Distance 25.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 458 m
Descent 413 m

A long walk passing the famous pinnacles of chalk that marked the western end of the Island. the Needles.

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Jogging · Isle of Wight
Ryde to Seaview (10km out and back)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 66 m
Descent 66 m

A shorefront out and back with a loop around Seaview.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
Combley Great Wood
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy Open
Distance 3.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 55 m
Descent 55 m

Another woodland route; this walk takes you on footpaths and bridleways through Combley Great Wood and is a comfortable two mile stroll.

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
Dinosaur hunting in Yaverland
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy Open
Distance 4.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 98 m

The Isle of Wight is also known as Dinosaur Island. It’s the UK’s dinosaur capital, and one of the best places in the planet to find fossils.

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Bicycle Rides · Isle of Wight
Medina Greenway Breeze
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 16 m
Descent 17 m

All on cycle track and very flat. Medina to Island Harbour and back.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 114 m
Descent 120 m

Godshill to Shanklin via Wroxall

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Holiday house · South East England
Romany Cottage
from £609.00

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Romany Cottage is a delightful cottage, having been awarded for years national Tourist Board (VisitEngland) 4 star Gold Award.

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Apartment · South East England
The Little Barn
from £580.00

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The Little Barn is a spacious, timber clad, cottage set in beautiful surroundings on the South West coast of the Isle of Wight.

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Guesthouse · South East England
The Royson
from £40.00

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A warm welcome awaits you at the family run Royson Guesthouse, which sits upon the cliff top in a quiet residential cul-de-sac.

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Hotel · South East England
Sentry Mead
from £165.00

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We want you to relax and enjoy your stay with us, and hope you will come to see us as your second home. Whatever we can do to make it memorable, ...

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Holiday house · South East England
Nettlecombe Farm
from £435.00

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Nestled in the heart of rolling countryside, award winning Nettlecombe Farm offers you and your family a unique self-catering holiday that will leave ...

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Apartment · South East England
Tollgate Cottages
from £65.00

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UNIQUE BED AND BREAKFAST WITH PRIVATE SUITE SLEEPING 2-4 PEOPLE

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Apartment · South East England
Just For You Holiday Homes
from £144.00

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Just For You Holiday Homes provide a home away from home, personalised and unparalleled service, so you can enjoy an unforgettable holiday experience. ...

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Hiking Trail · Isle of Wight
Brighstone Forest Circular Walk
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 10 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 299 m
Descent 268 m

Reconnect with nature in the Islands largest forest on this largely offroad walk with steep inclines.

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