Nunwell Trail walking route

  • Start location: Sandown railway station
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Walking distance: 7 miles
  • Walk duration: 3 hours
  • Places to buy food & drink
  • Viewing & rest stops on route
  • Family friendly walk

Although just seven miles long, this is a rewarding walk from Sandown to Ryde. It passes through water meadows – good bird spotting territory – and offers stunning views from the downs, especially Brading Down, from where the whole island is visible on a clear day. Attractions along the way include a Nature Reserve bird hide near Alverstone and the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

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