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Isle of Wight National Landscape

The Isle of Wight National Landscape is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering most of this popular island just off the southern coast of England. Known for its diverse and stunning scenery, it features dramatic coastal cliffs and coves, rolling downs, sandy beaches, forests and marshes. With a rich biodiversity and stunning trails, the Isle of Wight National Landscape offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.

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Swim at Ventnor Beach (IoW)
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Swim at Ventnor Beach (IoW)

Seaside swimming at this popular shingle beach with its historical Victorian backdrop.

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Swim in Colwell Bay Beach (IoW)
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Swim in Colwell Bay Beach (IoW)

Seaside swimming from a sandy beach known for its great views to Hurst Castle and stunning sunsets.

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Walk Newtown National Nature Reserve (IoW)
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Walk Newtown National Nature Reserve (IoW)

Easy going trails through this well-managed nature reserve linking up with the IoW Coastal Path.

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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs at Culver (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs at Culver (IoW)

Coastal walks, either down to Shanklin Bay, or over to Bembridge, or simply exploring the Downs.

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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs from Brook Chine (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs from Brook Chine (IoW)

Coastal walks along this rugged and exposed stretch of the island or inland to explore the Downs.

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Walk the Coastal Path from Bembridge (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path from Bembridge (IoW)

Coastal walks - easy going over to Bembridge Harbour, or over rugged cliff tops to Culver Down.

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Walk the Coastal Path from Freshwater Bay (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path from Freshwater Bay (IoW)

Spectacular clifftop walks including up to the Needles, along to Brighstone, or onto the Downs.

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Walk the Coastal Path from Nunneys Wood (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path from Nunneys Wood (IoW)

Remote woodland and coastal walks around Hamstead Point, Newton Creek and Bouldnor Cliffs.

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Swim at Yaverland Beach (IoW)
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Swim at Yaverland Beach (IoW)

Seaside swimming from a huge sandy beach at the quieter end of the busy and sprawling Sandown Bay.

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Swim in Freshwater Bay Beach (IoW)
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Swim in Freshwater Bay Beach (IoW)

Sea swimming from this sheltered pebble beach surrounded by dramatic coastline.

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Walk at Parkhurst Forest (IoW)
Forestry England
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Walk at Parkhurst Forest (IoW)

Easy going forest walks on well-maintained, waymarked trails - very accessible and great for kids.

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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs from Blackgang (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs from Blackgang (IoW)

Exposed coastal walks along rugged coastline with great inland circulars via St Catherines Oratory.

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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs from Ventnor (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path and Downs from Ventnor (IoW)

Coastal walks from a charming seaside town -gentle trails through well populated stretch of coast.

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Walk the Coastal Path from Fort Victoria (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path from Fort Victoria (IoW)

Coastal walks, with easy going waymarked woodland trails and some great circular routes.

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Walk the Coastal Path from Gurnard Bay (IoW)
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Walk the Coastal Path from Gurnard Bay (IoW)

Coastal walks to Thorness Bay or along the esplanade to Cowes.

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