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Isle of Wight Coast Path
A self-guided walking holiday beginning at Ryde and circumnavigating the Isle of Wight.
5 to 8 nights
71 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
From £500 per person
Isle of Wight Coast Path
Book a self-guided walking holiday on the Isle of Wight Coast Path and circumnavigate the island at your own pace.
Isle of Wight Coast Path
https://www.contours.co.uk/isle-of-wight-coast-path
A self-guided walking holiday beginning at Ryde and circumnavigating the Isle of Wight.
From £500 per person
The full Isle of Wight Coast Path walking holiday takes a 70-mile route around the entire island's coastline. There are plenty of interesting sites to discover along the trail, including both natural wonders and historic landmarks. The Isle of Wight also boasts plenty of thriving settlements, all of which guarantee a warm welcome to walkers.
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Exploring the varied terrain, 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOW1 | A circular trail beginning at Ryde | 4 days walking | £500 | |
| IOW2 | A circular trail beginning at Ryde | 5 days walking | £600 | |
| IOW3 | A circular trail beginning at Ryde | 6 days walking | £700 | |
| IOW4 | A circular trail beginning at Ryde | 7 days walking | £800 |
Travel to Ryde where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Ryde to Shalfleet(T). 17 miles (27.5km) / 1217 ft (371 m) ascent
Shalfleet(T) to Freshwater Bay. 17 miles (27km) / 1709 ft (521 m) ascent
Freshwater Bay to Ventnor. 20 miles (32km) / 1604 ft (489 m) ascent
Ventnor to Ryde. 17 miles (27.5km) / 1401 ft (427 m) ascent
Depart from Ryde after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
“First time to the Isle of Wight for some of us. Varied walking, nothing too strenuous, lovely countryside and views for much of the way. Generally excellent accommodation.”Mr Parkinson, UK
“It was really lovely. The weather was great and we met some wonderful people. Views were stunning.”Mr Berberich, USA
“The logistics were organised well.”Mr Cramer, Netherlands
“Enjoyed our walk immensely. Very impressed with Contours Walking Holidays!”Ms Scott-Worthington, UK
“All the B&Bs booked were to a good standard, albeit each one was very different. Already discussing next year’s venture!”Mrs Riley, UK
“All in all we had a wonderful holiday and I recommend the Isle of Wight to anyone looking for a coastal walk with slight differences.”Mrs Boon, UK
“All arrangements were perfect. Route was well signposted.”Mrs Sheetz, USA
“We were blessed with fantastic weather, so we really saw the Isle of Wight at its best. All our transitions went smoothly and without a hitch. Thank you! Our information pack is always very informative and has every piece of information we need. The B&Bs are expecting us, our bags are there on arrival, and we always feel welcome and recognised as part of Contours.”Mrs Ellington, UK
“Good directions and accommodations (weather was great as well).”Mr Connors, USA
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