Isle of Wight Coast Path

A circular walking holiday following the spectacular coastal path of the Isle of Wight.

3 to 8 nights
31-70 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous

From £275 per person

About The Trail

The path around the Isle of Wight's fantastic coastline is a truly satisfying walking adventure. The variety of coastal scenery is amazing, featuring towering white cliffs, the spectacular chalk stacks of ‘The Needles', the multi-coloured sands of Alum Bay and many more sights of natural beauty. There are plenty of wonderful settlements to explore, including thatched villages, lively seaside resorts and bustling harbours.

Other features of interest include a fossil forest, Yarmouth Castle, Palmerston-era forts and Osbourne House, among many others. By circumnavigating the entire island, the Isle of Wight Coast Path successfully showcases everything this fabulous region has to offer.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to walk the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

Routes on this trail

Isle of Wight Coast Path

5 to 8 nights
70 miles
Moderate+
From £430 per person
A self-guided walking holiday beginning at Ryde and circumnavigating the Isle of Wight.Find Out More

Isle of Wight Short Break

3 to 4 nights
31 miles
Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £275 per person
A short walking holiday from Yarmouth to Shanklin along the Isle of Wight Coast Path.Find Out More

Customer reviews from the Isle of Wight Coast Path

“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
“Very well organised – it all worked exactly as expected.”
Mrs Thompson, UK
“It was a wonderful walk that combined gorgeous and rugged landscape with some gentler sections. Enjoyable historic and cultural features including Osborne House. Well organised, all went according to plan.”
Mr Hill, UK
“All arrangements were perfect. Route was well signposted.”
Mrs Sheetz, USA
“Enjoyed our walk immensely. Very impressed with Contours Walking Holidays!”
Ms Scott-Worthington, UK
“Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a good way of visiting/viewing the island.”
Mr Handley, UK
“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
“The logistics were organised well.”
Mr Cramer, Netherlands