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The Isle of Wight is known for being a challenging but beautiful place to ride a bicycle. Tim Wiggins provides insight into two of his favourite training loops on the Island.

Challenging rides on the Isle of Wight for expert cyclists looking to escape the city

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Isle of Wight Coastal Path

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Hiking the Isle of Wight coastal path

Beach huts on East Cowes Esplanade, Isle of Wight

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Newtown Creek, Isle of Wight

Yarmouth bridge on the Western River Yar, Isle of Wight

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Headon heathland overlooking the Needles, Isle of Wight

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Headon heathland, Isle of Wight

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View across to The Needles, Isle of Wight

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The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is an undeniably beautiful hiking route—offering every kind of coastal landscape imaginable

Hiking the Isle of Wight Coastal Path from Ryde to The Needles

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Yarmouth

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Isle of Wight produce is a favourite with chefs, and we think you and your family will love it too. There’s so much to choose from when visiting and you’ll have easy access to the freshest food and gourmet delights from the Island’s artisan makers.

Sample some delicious Isle of Wight produce during your stay

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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

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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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If you're not able to spare enough time for an overnight stay (although after a day here, you'll wish you did!), you'll find that the Isle of Wight has plenty do with the family during day trip.

Fun family day trips on the Isle of Wight

Wightlink

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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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Cycling on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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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

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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