Cycling Isle of Wight - Route 4 - Cowes

Route 4 Cowes Map - This split section route can be enjoyed in 2 ways, Parkhurst Forest provides a short cut right through the middle of the outer trail but be warned that's the hillier route. If you do the full distance Newtown Creek is your furthest point west and a very beautiful area to stop off and admire the view. With the exception of the Parkhurst Forest cut off this is a fairly flat trail with hills here and there. Personally I would go anti clockwise and soak up the views from Gurnard Bay on the way back. 16 miles (28km)

Cycle Hire is available from Isleofwighthire.co.uk who have their offices 1st Call Car, Van & Cycle Hire in Sandown and Top Gear Vehicle Rentals Ltd in Cowes.

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Cycling on the Isle of Wight - Route 3 - Cowes

Route 3 Cowes map - Nice steady ride that takes you either side of the River Medina on a circular route via the Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry). A 9 mile (15km) route that is fairly flat with the hillier section on the East Cowes side of the river medina. Personally I would ride anti clockwise and take the hill on first, making Newport a great stopping off point in the middle for some well deserved refreshments. The latter leg back to Cowes is the old railway line and gives some great up close views of the Medina River.

Cycle Hire is available from Isleofwighthire.co.uk who have their offices 1st Call Car, Van & Cycle Hire in Sandown and Top Gear Vehicle Rentals Ltd in Cowes.

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Cycling on the Isle of Wight - Route 2 - Yarmouth

Route 2 Yarmouth Map - Not for the amateur, this is a tough and steep ride that takes you inland towards Chessell then back West towards Freshwater Bay, the loop brings you back to your start point in Yarmouth. The route is 12 Miles (19km)

Cycle Hire is available from Isleofwighthire.co.uk who have their offices 1st Call Car, Van & Cycle Hire in Sandown and Top Gear Vehicle Rentals Ltd in Cowes.

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Cycling on the Isle of Wight - Route 1 - Yarmouth

Route 1 Yarmouth Map - An easy going ride around Yarmouth, Freshwater and Totland Bay area's. The route is predominantly on road and covers a distance of 9 miles (15km) It is a circular route that can be enjoyed in either direction. My consensus is that an anti clockwise route will offer the tougher section to start and give you a smoother ride en route back.

Cycle Hire is available from Isleofwighthire.co.uk who have their offices 1st Call Car, Van & Cycle Hire in Sandown and Top Gear Vehicle Rentals Ltd in Cowes.

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Eating Out - Isle of Wight

There are hundreds of great eateries on the Island, but wouldn't it be great if you had some feedback before you went? I thought why make another guide when there is already a great one out there, for more information on eateries on the Isle of Wight look no further than Matt & Cat's Isle of Wight eating out guide giving not only their reviews but others feedback much the same as our website.

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