Isle of Wight Short Break
Try the Isle of Wight Coast Path on a self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Isle of Wight Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/isle-of-wight-short-break
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A circular walking holiday circumnavigating the spectacular Isle of Wight.
From £365 per person
We offer full-route and short break walking options along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path. The variety of coastal scenery on this stunning walking holiday spans 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 Coastal Path successfully showcases everything this fabulous region has to offer. It's a stunning section of the England Coast Path.
From £365 per person
This short break option begins in Yarmouth and explores the southern coast of the island before reaching Shanklin. This introduction to the Isle of Wight is ideal for those with less time. This walk sets off from the natural harbour in Yarmouth and passes the cliffs of Alum Bay, the Needles and the Lighthouse.
The trail then follows a series of ‘chines’ and clifftop paths before visiting the town of Ventnor. The final leg of this journey then leads to Shanklin, where the cottages and tea rooms of the Old Town provide an idyllic place to celebrate the completion of your walk.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOWSB1 | From Yarmouth(L) to Shanklin | 2 days walking | £365 | |
| IOWSB2 | From Yarmouth(L) to Shanklin | 3 days walking | £485 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOWSB1 | From Yarmouth(L) to Shanklin | 2 days walking | £365 | |
| IOWSB2 | From Yarmouth(L) to Shanklin | 3 days walking | £485 |
NB: There has been a lot of damage and landslips on the coastal path recently and you may encounter temporary diversions in place on this walk. These may alter throughout the season as paths get diverted and or repaired. All diversions will be clearly signposted. For more information please see here
Travel to Yarmouth(L) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Yarmouth(L) to Brighstone(L). 16.5 miles (26.5km) / 1699 ft (518 m) ascent
Brighstone(L) to Shanklin. 16 miles (25.5km) / 1683 ft (513 m) ascent
Depart from Shanklin 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 in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
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:
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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 Yarmouth and enjoying the coastal scenery and relaxing atmosphere.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“We had a great time, good directions, beautiful walking, met lots of nice people, Thank you!”Mrs Hood, UK
“The whole holiday went off without a hitch. The local folks involved in looking after us went above and beyond. They really added positively to the experience. We even had good walking weather!”Mr Nield, UK
“An interesting, varied and scenic route that exceeded all our expectations.”Mr Saxton, UK
“The dog friendly nature of your holidays is probably one of the things that ensures you have repeat customers. All of it was nice, with good variety.”Ms Thomas, UK
“Great experience.”Mr Bleus, Belgium
“It was our first time visiting the Isle of Wight. We benefitted from good weather and as we were following the coast, navigation was easy. We were surprised to only meet one other person doing the coastal walk in July. In many parts, we had the trail to ourselves. There were lovely views over the water and the island. We also managed to find some good swimming spots. I loved the swimming at Freshwater Bay and Shanklin. The countryside around Ventnor was beautiful. Our luggage was always there waiting for us at the end of the day. Can’t wait to book another holiday with you ????”Mrs Ezekial, UK
“Wonderful Island. A well-marked coastal path. Helpful people.”Mrs Taylor, Norway
