Around the Isle of Wight: Yarmouth to Ryde

Walking on the Coastal Path from Yarmouth to Ryde, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles, St Catherine's Bay, Tennyson's Monument, and the seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown. Passing through numerous chines, you will discover the beauty of the Isle of Wight.

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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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   The Needles

   9.88 mi 1,201 ft 1,161 ft

   From Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles from all angles and Tennyson's Monument. This is the first of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.

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   From Freshwater Bay to Brighstone

   6.72 mi 525 ft 433 ft

   Walk in the wildest part of the Isle of Wight from Freshwater Bay and its exotic rocks to the little village of Brighstone. Witness the cliff change from chalk to clay and sandstone. This is the second of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.

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   From Brighstone to Niton

   8.52 mi 627 ft 377 ft

   Most of this walk overlooks the sea (Brighstone Bay) and is exhilarating. Don't miss Whale Chine, which reveals a narrow but deep, dark gorge. The end of the walk overlooks St Catherine's Point. This is the third of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.

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   From Niton to Shanklin

   8.18 mi 705 ft 856 ft

   This walk shows a variety of landscapes from the top of the cliffs, down on the promenades, in the countryside and on the town seafronts. This is the fourth of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.

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   From Shanklin to Bembridge

   8.72 mi 486 ft 630 ft

   Explore the vast and beautiful seafronts of Shanklin and Sandown before heading up to Culver Down for panoramic views across the English Channel. This is the fifth of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.

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   From Bembridge to Ryde

   6.15 mi 151 ft 144 ft

   Soak up the marshes between Bembridge and St Helens. Marvel at the seascape from Seaview to Ryde, with Portsmouth on the horizon. This is the sixth in a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.

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