Isle of Wight on the bike
From long golden sandy beaches, unspoilt craggy coastline, secluded bays to beautiful river valleys and forests, fresh seafood, historic harbours and picturesque villages... Isle of Wight has it all whether you are swimmer, biker, walker or lazy to do anything at all. It is blessed with a very favourable climate, being consistently warmer and sunnier than the English mainland.
Discover Isle of Wight on the bike and on your feet!
Highlights: Enjoy the best trails and sea views from the bike. Ride on the high speed hovercraft - fastest Isle of Wight passenger ferry. Relaxing time at hidden bays and award winning beaches. Shanklin Chine historic woodland and waterfalls - natural walking trail. Thatched cottages and tea gardens of "Old Shanklin Village". Taste quality fish&chips... fresh, big and tasty :)
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Transport
To get to Isle of Wight travel by train (bus or car) to Portsmouth Harbour. Then board the ferry or hovercraft to Ryde.
By hovercraft: Hover Travel
By ferry: Wight Link
Local transport and bus maps: click here
Recommended Bike route & Sights & Where to eat
 | BIKE ROUTE: From Ryde to Shanklin Length: 25 km. Grade: moderate. Maps: map 1 (to Bembridge), map 2 (to Sandown), map 3 (to Shanklin) "Fly" to Isle of Wight (Ryde) from Portsmouth on a hovercraft (www.hovertravel.co.uk). Journey takes only 10 minutes. Then hire a bike from TAV Cycles in Ryde (www.tavcycles.co.uk) and cycle to Shanklin via Bembridge and Sandown. Visit Shanklin Chine, relax by the sea and do not miss great seafood. |
Sights: Shanklin Chine
Where to eat: Crab Restaurant, The Bay House restaurant
Our pictures from the Island
Useful Info & Tips
Isle of Wight - official website
Short movies from Isle of Wight
Walking Britain - maps, walks, tips
What to take with you on your adventures
 | IN MY BAG I SHOULD HAVE... click here | A couple of tips from Minty on what to take with you. And remember: "He who would travel happily must travel light" (Antoine de Saint-Exupery). |
Any questions? Ask those who have already been there!
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