Isle of Wight Coastal Path Walking Holidays

The captivating landscapes and relaxing pace of life make the Isle of Wight a perfect walking holiday for the whole family. The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a walking route of approximately 70 miles (112 km) and a delight to walk whether you are a seasoned walker or whether you are less experienced.

The wonderfully varied and unspoilt coastal scenery is the island’s finest natural asset. Two stretches of “Heritage Coast” cover nearly half the island’s 60 mile (97 km) coastline – a designation only applied to coastlines of the highest quality and unspoilt nature.

The invigorating air, quality of light and enchanting scenery have drawn, artists and poets, writers and scientists, and you follow in the footsteps of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Turner, Keats, JB Priestley and Charles Darwin among many to have and walked the footpaths, bridleways, and cliff-top routes around the Island.

Your walking holiday takes in the Tennyson Heritage Coast from St Lawrence to Freshwater along the island’s southern coastline. You admire the coloured sandstone cliffs at Alum Bay, explore the famous Needles and see the towering chalk cliffs at Freshwater Bay.

Sections of the walk are an ornithologist’s delight as the combination of marshland, mud-flats and sands attract a wide variety of birds.

Yarmouth Castle, Osbourne House, Queen Victoria’s country retreat, Tennyson's monument, castles, abbeys, churches, yellow sandy beaches, even wine-tasting– are all to be enjoyed on this fascinating walk.

For further information or advice on your walking holiday around the Isle of Wight, please call or e-mail our Walk Team on our contact details below.

Celtic Trails is one of Britains's most experienced walking holiday company, providing walking itineries for clients who appreciate high standards of service , comfort and organisation

We will plan your ideal walking holiday ~ you simply choose when to go.