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Around Cowes
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.91 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Cowes (Isle of Wight)
A town walk, looking at some of the interesting architectural and historical features.
Waterside Whippingham
4.21 mi
+49 ft
-171 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Whippingham (Isle of Wight)
This is a linear walk from Whippingham to Newport county town of the Isle of Wight. The return journey to Whippingham can be made on the number 5 bus which leaves from the bus station in Newport. The walk explores St. Mildred's Church at Whippingham and then follows the River Medina south to Newport.
Around Wootton Bridge
3.02 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Wootton Bridge (Isle of Wight)
A countryside walk from the village to Littletown and the Steam Railway.
Newport and the River Medina
5.21 mi
+197 ft
-220 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newport (Isle of Wight)
A walk starting in Newport, along a new riverside path, by a marina and then through woods and open countryside before returning to the urban setting.
Curios Carisbrooke
5.17 mi
+282 ft
-269 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newport (Isle of Wight)
Starting in the heart of Newport, you'll soon emerge into the countryside surrounding the town, crossing open fields on the approach to Carisbrooke Castle.
Exbury village and Lepe
National Park5.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Exbury and Lepe (Hampshire)
Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest and a mile from the Solent coast, Exbury is a peaceful and beautiful village with a fascinating history and important war time links to Lepe and the build up to D-Day. The walk starts at the famous Exbury Gardens then takes you along field and woodland paths to Lepe for spectacular views across the Solent. returning inland through farms and woodland to Exbury village.
Ashlett Creek to Calshot Spit
2.79 mi
+13 ft
-115 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
Starting from Fawley town centre, with views over Southampton Water and the historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. This walk is great for families with young children, starting from Fawley town centre and following a pretty country lane with views over Southampton Water to the small and historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. It then passes the Jolly Sailor pub and 19th century tidal mill before following the coast through a contrasting landscape of industry and wildlife.
Around Shalfleet and Newbridge
4.77 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A walk alongside a river, an estuary at a National Nature Reserve, farmland and a wood
Around Arreton
3.24 mi
+105 ft
-125 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Arreton (Isle of Wight)
A walk across farmland and by historic Haseley Manor, one of the oldest houses on the Island.
Warsash to Swanwick
Visorando Member2.37 mi
+36 ft
-33 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Fareham (Hampshire)
Walk or Cycle from Warsash to Swanwick along the length of the Hamble river
Around Calbourne
2.04 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Calbourne (Isle of Wight)
A short pub walk across open countryside and through the iconic village of Winkle Street.
Solent Coast
6.99 mi
+272 ft
-302 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A coastal walk overlooking Newtown estuary and the Solent.
Northern Coastal Cliffs
5.29 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A walk through woodland and to a creek and on along the coast.
Ryde
1.91 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Ryde (Isle of Wight)
Circular walk from the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, using the main street of Ryde.
The Railway, King Lud and the Solent Inn
1.69 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Ryde (Isle of Wight)
Circular walk from the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, using the main street of Ryde.
Birchmore Experience
2.89 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
Walk from Rookley Post office back to Rookley Main Road via Birchmore Lane. The Walk on the map actually starts and returns to Oakdene.
The Chequers Circular
3.40 mi
+233 ft
-253 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
Great walk around the Chequers Inn where you can stop for refreshment after the effort.
The wilderness walkabout
2.59 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
Mostly on bridleways with some long but gentle gradients.
The Chillerton Challange
8.16 mi
+758 ft
-755 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
This recommended walk of about 9 miles will take you over the river Medina, up and over Ramsdown to Chillerton village. Then north to Gatcombe to start the climb onto Newbarn Down and Chillerton Down with panoramic views across the island. Passing close to the TV mast you descend through the old marl pits and return via the water meadows of the wilderness.
Shorwell
4.54 mi
+338 ft
-335 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Shorwell (Isle of Wight)
A walk along bridleways, a ridgeway and open countryside.
Chessell Pottery to The Sun Inn
2.18 mi
+325 ft
-371 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Calbourne (Isle of Wight)
This is a pleasant stroll along some of the more unfamiliar parts of the island, with fine views towards the sea as you come down from Mottistone Down.
From Brighstone to Niton
8.52 mi
+627 ft
-377 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brighstone (Isle of Wight)
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.
Brading, Alverstone, Sandown Marsh
7.21 mi
+482 ft
-502 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Brading (Isle of Wight)
This walk from The Bull Ring in the centre of Brading can also start from the station. It climbs the side of the down and then descends to meander through lowland by the River Yar.
From The Sun Inn
4.12 mi
+433 ft
-404 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Brighstone (Isle of Wight)
Easy and lovely pub walk from The Sun Inn passing through fields and along the coast.
From Shanklin to Bembridge
8.72 mi
+486 ft
-630 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Shanklin (Isle of Wight)
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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