Walking on the Isle of Wight

Guidebook to 21-day walks on the Isle of Wight, suitable for all abilities, plus a long-distance Coastal Path route. Discover this beautiful, relaxed island off Englands south coast, with a variety of walking terrain: dramatic coast paths, rolling downland, marshes, woods, forests and sites of historical interest. Coastal routes can be enjoyed year-round, while inland walks are best between spring and autumn. The graded day walks range from 830km (519 miles) and take between 2 and 8 hours to complete. The Coastal Path is a longer, more challenging route that circumnavigates the island in an anti-clockwise direction. Its divided into eight stages, though stronger walkers may prefer to complete it over five, six or seven stages. The full route covers 125km (78 miles). 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Easy access from Newport, Cowes and Shanklin Includes refreshment and public transport options for all walks Local points of interest include The Needles, Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle GPX files available to download