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Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath

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Ranked #13 of 59 attractions in Isle of Wight
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Trails
Activities: Walking
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London
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

I love going back to Shanklin to go for long walks along the coastal path. You go on the beach and then up through fields and forests, over cliffs and through villages, past the 1000 years old Bonchurch and past lovely pubs and tea places. The path is paved in many places, or there are wooden steps with handrails in... More

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Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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Lovely for the walkers out there and its quiet and peaceful and very nice for taking photos of the view good pair of walking shoes needed. More

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Dorset
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012
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Whatever my mood - elated or melancholy - the IOWCP lifts and inspires me. Easily accessible and achievable in a week - 10 days, it shouldn't be hurried. Take a fortnight to dawdle and enjoy the beauty and variety of it all. More

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Desborough, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

There is such a wonderful coastal path, excellent signage and amazing views. Go explore it for yourself More

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London, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
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We have just returned from our first trip to the IOF and we spent 90% of our time walking the coastal footpath. Super costal walks, a must in any season!! More

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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

Some of the footpaths go inland, especially near East Cowes and near St Catherine's Lighthouse, but most are well signposted. Worth having the OS map if you want to do this. Take several days at least to really enjoy. More

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Brisbane
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011

Great views of the countryside and sea. Refreshingly brisk and worth taking a picnic along. Don't forget your camera for your landscape views and macro shots of the wildflowers. Convenient tea rooms dotted around nearby. More

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Devon
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011
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Over the years I have walked the whole coastal path and most of the footpath network that covers the Island. The walks are not strenuous as you can stop and rest virtually anywhere yet the views are as spectacular as you will find anywhere. Following the coast path you are taken through towns villages, promenades, downs, cliffs and beaches. You... More

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Rode Heath, England
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2010
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Started at Sandown & walked east towards cliffs - bit busy in school hols so cut off path & headed for RSPB reserve at Brading Marshes. Bit difficult to find from Brading Station as signposts missing through council estate. Very large reserve with variety of habitats, open pasture, marshy & dense woodlands & spacious woodland clearings. Very interresting reserve with... More

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