OVER 700 WALKING TRAILS · ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES & NORTHERN IRELAND
Isle of Wight Coastal Path
Walking around the Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty and rich history of this stunning island off the southern coast of England. The trail is approximately 70 miles long and can be completed in 4 to 7 days, depending on your pace and level of fitness.
The Isle of Wight Coastal Path starts and ends in Cowes, and follows a mixture of paths, tracks, and quiet country lanes, hugging the coastline and providing stunning views of the sea, cliffs, and countryside. The trail takes hikers through a variety of landscapes, including sandy beaches, chalk cliffs, heathland, and forests, and passes through several charming seaside towns and villages.
Along the way, hikers can explore several historic landmarks, including Osborne House, the former holiday home of Queen Victoria, and Carisbrooke Castle, an 11th-century fortress that played a key role in the island’s history. The trail also offers opportunities to see a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, dolphins, and seals.
Accommodation options along the trail are varied, with a range of campsites, B&Bs, and hotels available in the nearby towns and villages. There are also plenty of pubs and cafes along the way, providing opportunities for refreshments and rest.
Overall, walking around the Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty and rich history of this stunning island, and is suitable for hikers of all levels of experience and fitness.
Cotswold Map
Map – Isle of Wight Coastal Path
Cotswold Interactive Map
4 Day Walking Itinerary
Day 2
Cowes to Yarmouth
16
26
Day 3
Yarmouth to Chale
22
35
Day 4
Chale to Bembridge
16
26
Day 5
Bembridge to Cowes
16
26
5 Day Walking Itinerary
Day 2
Cowes to Yarmouth
16
26
Day 3
Yarmouth to Brighstone then transfer to Shanklin
15
24
Day 4
Transfer back to Brightsone then walk to Shanklin
16
26
Day 5
Shanklin to Seaview
12
19
Day 6
Seaview to Cowes
11
18
7 Day Walking Itinerary
Cowes to Yarmouth
16
26
Day 3
Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay
11
18
Day 4
Freshwater Bay to Chale
11
18
Day 5
Chale to Sandown
11
18
Day 6
Sandown to Seaview
10
16
Day 7
Seaview to Cowes
11
18
8 Day Walking Itinerary
Day 2
Cowes to Shalfleet then transfer back to Cowes
9
14
Day 3
Transfer back to Shalfleet then walk to Totland
11
18
Day 4
Totland to Freshwater Bay
7
11
Day 5
Freshwater Bay to Chale
11
18
Day 6
Chale to Shanklin
9
14
Day 7
Shanklin to Seaview
12
19
Day 8
Seaview to Cowes
11
18
Cotswolds Public Transport
Rail. Bath, Stroud, Cheltenham, Moreton-in-Marsh and Evesham are on the Great Western main lines from London Paddington, and Statford-upon-Avon has a service to Birmingham. The Birmingham to Bristol line runs parallel to the Way with stations at Ashchurch, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cam and Dursley.
Coaches serve Bath, Cheltenham and Broadway, and pass within 5km/3 miles of Chipping Campden.
Bus. There are bus services to numerous points along the Way including Cold Ashton, Tormarton, Hawkesbury Upton, Wotton-under-Edge, Dursley, King’s Stanley, Painswick, Birdup, Leckhampton, Cleeve Hill, Winchcombe, Wood Stanway, Broadway and Chipping Campden (buses to Cheltenham, not Sundays). Few of these services run on Sundays.
