Isle of Wight Coastal Path
A 70-mile long-distance walk and National Trail on the Isle of Wight following, as far as possible, the coastline of this prestigious island in the English Channel. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SZ 500 956
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
Time: 30–40 hours
Duration: 5–10 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL22 New Forest, Southampton, Ringwood, Ferndown, Lymington, Christchurch and Bournemouth
OL29 Isle of Wight
Summary
The Isle of Wight Coastal Path covers around 67 to 70 miles of pathways. Compared to coastal paths such as the South West Coast Path and Pembrokeshire Coast Path, walking on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path is generally steady with mostly mild ascents and descents, although some sections are steeper. The northern stretches move inland and away from the coast at times due to terrain and access considerations, while the other quadrants are mostly followed directly along the coast. There is plenty to see along the way, with striking chalk cliffs and sea stacks featuring heavily in the south and west, accompanied by sweeping sea views and numerous interesting places to visit.