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Experience the great outdoors with some fantastic Isle of Wight walks

What better way to explore your surroundings than on foot? Discover the best walking opportunities on the Isle of Wight with our useful walking guide. Find the most picturesque routes and enjoy the best of the scenery the Isle of Wight has to offer.

There are 500 miles of designated footpaths on the Isle of Wight. Wander along cliff tops and chalk downs, through charming villages and mysterious forests, or across wetlands and sand dunes. With calm strolls or energising hikes, there are walks on the Isle of Wight to suit everyone.

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is just under 70-miles-long and stretches around the circumference of the sunny island. It takes around 3-7 days to complete the path, but many prefer to split it into smaller, more manageable sections. The Coastal Path Pub Walk spans seven miles, starting in St Lawrence before concluding in Sandown. This picturesque trail passes through the seaside towns of Ventnor and Shanklin, providing panoramic views of the coastline.

Other coastal walks on the Isle of Wight include the Tennyson Trail, starting at Carisbrooke Castle and ending at Alum Bay. The 14-mile trail is dog-friendly, passing through Brightstone Down and Brightstone Forest, with leads only needed for a short period. Beaches are also popular for dog walks on the Isle of Wight, with places such as Brook Bay open to dogs all year round.

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  • Combley Great Wood

    Combley Rd
    Ryde
    PO33 4DT

    Walking around Combley Great Wood is a perfect way to spend a few hours with the family while appreciating the beautiful Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route is roughly 2-miles-long and circles through the stunning woodland, located not too far from the island’s largest town, Ryde.

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    Compton Bay and Downs

    3-3.5 hours

    7.5 miles

    150m

    Moderate

    This 7.5-mile trail follows the coastline along Compton Bay before looping round through the Afton, Brook and Compton Downs. It is a moderate route that usually takes between 3-3.5 hours to complete, and is also dog-friendly.

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    Isle of Wight Coast Path

    65 miles

    Varied

    This beautiful 65-mile trail spans the entire circumference of the island, usually taking anywhere between 3-7 days to complete. Most walkers decide to separate this into smaller, more manageable sections that still encompass the beautiful scenery of the area.

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  • Ventnor

    Niton to Sandown

    4 hours

    9 miles

    120m

    Moderate

    Starting from the cliffs of Niton, this 9-mile linear walk follows the Isle of Wight Coast Path to the charming town of Sandown. This moderate route will take you through the village of St Lawrence, the Victorian seaside resort of Ventnor, and past the sandy beaches of Shanklin and Sandown.

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    The Tennyson Trail

    6 hours

    14 miles

    Challenging

    This stunning but challenging 14-mile route begins at the historic Carisbrooke Castle and weaves through the beautiful Brightstone Down and Forest, arriving at the coast to spectacular views over Freshwater Bay of the Needles. The last stretch follows the Coastal Path to Tennyson Down before finally reaching the stunning Alum Bay.

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