A well marked and well maintained path around the entire coastline of the Isle of Wight taking in beautiful and varied scenery, cliffs full of dinosaur fossils, fascinating wildlife and welcoming villages and coastal resorts.

County: Isle of Wight
Distance: 67 miles
Difficulty of walk: Moderate
Estimated time to complete walk: 28
Terrain details: On the whole, this coastal walk is fairly easy walking but there are short climbs abd descents when you meet the "Chines" of the west coast and more substantial rises and falls when you cross the chalk downs which run east west across the Island. The path is well signed and maintained. Some parts are actually on roads or promenades and would be suitable for the less able - see guidebook for details.
Type of route: Circular
Starts: Cowes(Grid reference: SZ500477)
Ends: Cowes(Grid reference: SZ500477)
Amenities available on route: This walk passes through bustling seaside resorts, small villages and long stretches of open countryside. There is usually somewhere along each stretch for refreshments - see guidebook or www.islandbreaks.co.uk for suggestions.
How to get there: Contact Isle of Wight Tourism on 01983 813818 or www.islandbreaks.co.uk for general information. Buses - Southern Vectis 01983 532373 Hovercraft - 01983 811000 Red Funnel Ferries - 0870 444 8898 Wightlink Ferries - 0870 582 7744
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