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Cycling around the Isle of Wight is great fun. Cycling expert and Islander, Tim Wiggins, has rounded up five things you should take with you on your journey.

Five things to take for a bike ride around the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Headon Warren Needles

Being an island means we’ve got more than our fair share of coast – from sunny, sandy, traditional family beaches to wild cliffs and secluded coves.

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Nature's attractions on the Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight is a true walker’s paradise. As one of the UK’s most beautiful places to enjoy the outdoors, we welcome thousands of walkers to the Island year after year.

Walking and hiking on the Isle of Wight

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Some of the best trips are those that you don’t plan; spontaneity kicks in and you decide to make tracks for somewhere memorable.

Five 'no need to book' days out on the Isle of Wight

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You may not be able go on an activity holiday at the moment, but there’s plenty of adventure to be had in a day on the Isle of Wight.

Day trip adventures on the Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight is hard to beat if you are a small child. My three year old identical triplets are living their best life, growing up together on an Island famous for its fossil finds.

Family fun with the Isle of Wight Triplets

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Whilst some intrepid cyclists may head for the Alps or Pyrenees, those looking to spend some quality, and testing, time on their bikes need look no further than the Isle of Wight: one of the UK’s most loved cycling destinations.

The Isle of Wight’s best out of season cycling routes

Our guide to the best restaurants on the Island

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Love fine dining? We’ve got that covered. The Isle of Wight foodie scene has exploded in recent years – you’re rarely ten minutes from somewhere selling fabulous food.

Fine dining on the Isle of Wight

Where to eat

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Take your pooch on a beautiful stroll through some of the Island's best Jurassic locations. You might just find some fossils while you're at it.

The Isle of Wight dinosaur dog walk

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There are plenty of walks all over the Isle of Wight that allow you to take in some stunning sea and countryside views - all with your four-legged friend in tow.

Isle of Wight beach walks for you and your dog

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The secret is out – the Isle of Wight is a foodie’s paradise through and through. Whether it’s amazing produce, eateries in stunning locations, olde worlde pubs or beach-front cafés, you will find a slice of paradise right here…

Get your fill...

An escape for history and literature fans

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Enjoy a Valentine’s feast with locally sourced ingredients

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Stay in a coastal retreat hotel with stunning views

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Explore the Island’s natural beauty with a romantic stroll

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Have a grape to glass experience at Adgestone Vineyard

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The Isle of Wight is one of the most romantic places to visit in the UK at any time of the year, but particularly in the colder months as the Island is much quieter and more tranquil, making it the perfect location for those seeking a truly ‘get away from it all’ (but not too far from home) Valentine’s break.

‘Love is in the Solent air!’  Enjoy a romantic break on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

Places to stay

Five things to take for a bike ride around the Isle of Wight

Nature’s attractions on the Isle of Wight

Walking and hiking on the Isle of Wight

Five ‘no need to book’ days out on the Isle of Wight

Day trip adventures on the Isle of Wight

Family fun with the Isle of Wight Triplets

The Isle of Wight’s best out of season cycling routes

Fine dining on the Isle of Wight

Dinosaur Dog Walk

Enjoy Isle of Wight beaches with your four-legged friend

Get your fill…

‘Love is in the Solent air!’ Enjoy a romantic break on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink