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Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Coastal Weekend

Explore the island's varied coastline, from sheltered chines to dramatic chalk cliffs.

Weekend 9h 0m 195 min drive 4 stops
nature walk coast history garden kids-friendly parking free-entry dog-friendly
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Stops on this route

1
Shanklin Chine

A deep, narrow gorge with a waterfall, heritage lighting and lush ferns leading to the beach.

1h Parking available

Morning walk through the illuminated gorge.

Book tickets £9.95-£12.95
nature walk kids-friendly parking
2
The Needles

Three chalk sea stacks and a striped lighthouse at the island's western tip, with a clifftop chairlift.

1h 15m Parking available

Drive across the island for the western viewpoint.

nature coast kids-friendly parking free-entry
3
Tennyson Down
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4
Osborne House
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2 more stops on this route

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This route visits Osborne House — English Heritage sites.

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