A popular journey choice for experienced cyclists is to loop the entirety of the IOW. The full round the Island cycle route is about 65 miles long and cycling around the Isle of Wight would take a good cyclist around six hours, but of course your pace could be very different.
Is Isle of Wight cycle friendly?
The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to explore by bike — with traffic-free cycle routes, quiet country lanes and fantastic places to visit. For family bike rides and leisurely tours, it is tailor-made.
Which is the best way to cycle round the Isle of Wight?
Round the Island route
Our Round the Island cycle route covers 65 miles and is particularly popular with experienced cyclists. If you’d like a long ride with beautiful sea views, hill starts and country meanders, this route won’t disappoint.
Can you cycle the IOW Coastal Path?
Fact file: Isle of Wight coastal path
DISTANCE: The Isle of Wight coastal path is 67 miles long but we did 117 miles due to doing several sections several times and veering off course to find food/beds and see interesting sights. Daisy rode her bike all the way; Jack rode his bike for 88 miles.
How long is the road around the Isle of Wight?
You can choose between the full loop or a 55km route.
Where should I stay on my bike on the Isle of Wight?
Life In The Saddle
- The Garlic Farm, Newchurch.
- Tapnell Farm Park, Freshwater.
- The Royal Hotel, Ventnor.
- The George Hotel, Yarmouth.
- The White Mouse Inn, Chale.
- Adgestone Camping and Caravanning Site.
- Grange Farm Campsite, Brighstone.
Can you take bikes on Isle of Wight trains?
Yes, all our trains have spacious guards vans that can carry a number of bicycles. Bikes are carried free of charge. Wootton station is situated on the National Cycle Route 22 linking Ryde and Newport, and close to the Round the Island cycle route. Bike racks are available at Wootton and Havenstreet stations.
How hard is the Honister Pass to cycle?
Honister Pass cycling
The Honister Pass climb is 3 km long. You gain 238 heightmeters, so the average gradient is 7.9 %. The climb is ranked 7497 in the world.
How hard is Hardknott Pass to cycle?
The majority of the final kilometre is eye-wateringly steep, with one 300m section that averages over 21% and reaches 33%. Even the very best cyclists are at their limit on gradients like that. It doesn’t matter what line you take, there is no escaping a road that steep. You get the idea, Hardknott Pass is very steep.
Can you cycle the coast to coast in a day?
The majority of C2C trips are spread over 3 or 4 days but many people do the ride over a longer (or shorter) period of time. It is perfectly possible to complete the whole of the C2C within a single day although for a sub 24 hour C2C you need to have trained rigorously.
How long does it take to cycle around the IOW?
around six hours
A popular journey choice for experienced cyclists is to loop the entirety of the IOW. The full round the Island cycle route is about 65 miles long and cycling around the Isle of Wight would take a good cyclist around six hours, but of course your pace could be very different.
Can you cycle the Solent Way?
The Solent Way to Lymington
Combining grassland with the coast, this cycle route is found in the south-most part of the New Forest and is just a short ride from Shorefield Country Park. It’s a mostly flat route and therefore suitable for most cyclists.
Is the Isle of Wight coastal path hilly?
The Isle of Wight coastline is not especially hilly apart from some bits around the West and South points. The four day anticlockwise option stops at: Ryde starting from the ferry port on Ryde Pierhead or the Hovercraft on Ryde Esplanade.
What is the best month to go to the Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight weather
Generally speaking, if you’re wanting to have the warmest weather, you should consider visiting from the beginning of June to the end of September. These are known for being the best months weather-wise and they typically have the least rainfall too.
How many days are enough for Isle of Wight?
three days
There’s so much to do in three days on the Isle of Wight, and it’s all so close together. To drive, the island is only an hour across, and it’s only 30 minutes top to bottom. You can see and do a lot in a short amount of time. Good, because there’s lots to do!
Is the Isle of Wight hilly or flat?
hilly
The South Wight is very hilly with plenty of chances to test out the strength of the first gear in your car but the Isle of Wight does not have a mountain. The highest point is at St Boniface (see map below), which is (according to a couple of sources) 241m high. According to Wikipedia, that makes it a Marilyn.
Which is the nicest town on the Isle of Wight?
Ryde – best for beach lovers
There are many spectacular beaches lining the Isle of Wight’s dramatic coast, but we reckon Ryde’s beaches are among the most popular, making it the best town to stay on the Isle of Wight for a seaside break.
What is the prettiest village on the Isle of Wight?
Steephill Cove – is often said to be the prettiest place to visit on the Isle of Wight. What is this? Steephill is a hamlet near Ventnor, and Steephill Cove lies roughly 400 yards to the south of the town.
Can you get around Isle of Wight without a car?
The short answer is yes, you can get around the Isle of Wight without a car. However, I would say it’s a lot easier if you stay in the East Wight (Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin), or possibly in Newport.
Can I take my bike on the Elizabeth line?
Elizabeth line
Non-folded cycles are allowed Monday to Friday: Before 07:30. Between 09:30 and 16:00. After 19:00.
How do you travel around Isle of Wight?
Regular buses run between the main towns and resorts until very late, with services to more rural areas operating throughout the day. Hop on, hop off the open-top bus “Breezer” tours, Island Coaster and network services and explore the Isle of Wight by bus.