Isle of Wight Coast Path
A circular walking holiday following the coastal path of the Isle of Wight.
Circumnavigating an island is always a rewarding experience and the path around the Isle of Wight's spectacular coastline is especially satisfying. The variety of the coastal scenery is amazing, with towering stark white cliffs, the spectacular chalk stacks of ‘The Needles', the multi-coloured sands of Alum Bay, wooded ‘chines', golden beaches, dramatic landslipped bluffs, sheltered undercliffs, tidal creeks, estuaries, mudflats and salt marsh.
Along the trail you'll find sleepy thatched villages, lively seaside resorts and bustling harbours. Other features of interest include a fossil forest; Appley Tower, built to celebrate the sailing of the First Fleet to Botany Bay in 1787; Yarmouth Castle, built by Henry VIII to defend the port from attacks by the French; Palmerston-era forts like the spectacularly sited Needles Old Battery, built in 1862 in response to the threat of a French invasion; St Catherine's Oratory and ‘Pepper Pot' lighthouse, built as an act of contrition by a wrecker who unwisely stole a quantity of religious wine from a local shipwreck in 1313; Quarr Abbey, the remains of the island's earliest Christian relics; and Osborne House which was built in the 1840's by Prince Albert and Thomas Cubitt as a summer retreat for the Royal Family. Following Albert's death, the desolate Queen Victoria spent much of her time here until her death in 1901. Since then, the house has remained virtually unaltered, offering a unique insight into Victoria's family life.
Holiday Highlights
- Exploring the varied trail, from high chalk cliffs, fossil rich coves and quiet estuaries to The Needles near Alum Bay.
- Admiring the expansive views near Sandown and the cliffs of Culver Down, with rich bird and plant life.
- Spotting the many species of wildlife along the coastline, including the Glanville fritillary butterfly, not found anywhere else in Britain.
- The sense of achievement having circumnavigated the Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight Coast Path
A circular walk from Ryde passing around the Isle of Wight.
| Total Distance | 65 miles (104 km) |
| Start and Finish | Circular trail beginning at Ryde |
| Availability | All Year |
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| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOW1 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £345 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| IOW2 | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £425 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| IOW3 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £495 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| IOW4 | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £555 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £25 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. In the event of an illness or injury where you are unable to walk, the tour price also includes lifts to your next accommodation. | |||||
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer the Isle of Wight Short Break covering the spectacular southern coast of the island from Yarmouth to Shanklin.
Isle of Wight Short Break
Yarmouth to Shanklin around the southern section of the Isle of Wight Coast Path.
| Total Distance | 29 miles (46 km) |
| Start and Finish | Yarmouth to Shanklin |
| Availability | All Year |
The Isle of Wight Short Break begins in Yarmouth and takes in the southern coast of the Isle of Wight before ending in Shanklin. It is the perfect introduction to the Isle of Wight and is ideal for those with less time.
Leaving the natural harbour in Yarmouth, the trail passes the multi coloured cliffs of Alum Bay and the Isle of Wight’s most famous landmark, The Needles and Lighthouse. The walk then continues along the cliff top path through a series of ‘chines’ as the coastal path passes to Ventnor, a wonderfully mild town with a Mediterranean feel.
Finally, the trail passes with the sparkling sea on one side and lush greenery on the other to Shanklin, where the thatched cottages and old fashioned tea rooms of the Old Town provide an idyllic place to end your walk.
Holiday Highlights
- Admiring the amazing views from Tennyson Down, named after the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.
- Visiting the many picturesque towns and villages, including Ventnor, with its Mediterranean feel.
- Arriving in Shanklin where spectacular views extend to the White Cliffs of Culver and Bembridge Downs.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOWSB1 | 3 nights, 2 days walking | £230 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| IOWSB2 | 4 nights, 3 days walking | £295 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £25 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
