View of Garstons Down – Bowcombe Farm Lane Chalk Trail loop from Isle of Wight

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South East England

Chillerton And Gatcombe

View of Garstons Down – Bowcombe Farm Lane Chalk Trail loop from Isle of Wight

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View of Garstons Down – Bowcombe Farm Lane Chalk Trail loop from Isle of Wight

01:33

5.06km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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691 m

View of Garstons Down

Highlight • Natural

Garstons Downs has been listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) since 1971 as it is an important area of untouched chalkland. It can be fairly quiet up …

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1.18 km

Chalky Trail Through Isle of Wight Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a lovely bit of trail. A chalky way through the fields surrounded by wide open skies and the rolling downlands.

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2.26 km

Bowcombe Farm Lane Chalk Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Linking Bowcombe Farm Lane and Gatcombe, this doubletrack chalky trail is a great linking track, especially in the dry! It's a little chunky and loose in places, so take care, but it's not at all steep.

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3.23 km

Barcham's Copse

Forest

3.87 km

View of the Chalk Downlands, Isle of Wight National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvel at the wonderous curves of the chalky downlands. It looks very much like the Yorkshire Wolds just here, made famous by the artist David Hockney.

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5.06 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

987 m

574 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

482 m