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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Newport

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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Newport

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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Newport

01:29

24.3km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Newport Quay

Highlight • Pub

Little pub the bargeman's rest is ideal for spot of lunch

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11.5 km

Keyhaven Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quaint, quiet calm place to eat a picnic

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12.8 km

Gurnard Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice pub beer garden overlooking these beach huts at Gurnard. One of the best sunsets in the world, a Gurnard sunset.

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13.6 km

Egypt Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice flat coastal road

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15.5 km

Cowes is a pretty town with a rich Royal heritage. The vibrant streets are filled with places for food and drink, shops, galleries, and museums. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of this area and had their rural retreat, Osborne House, built on the edge of town. The maritime gateway to the Isle of Wight, Cowes is well-known for sailing and ship building.

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18.1 km

Cowes to Newport Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely Cycleway along the former railway line. be aware, we managed to get 4 punctures between 2 bikes. quite unusual as I hardly ever get punctures . perhaps the Hawthorn had just been cut back?

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18.5 km

Red Squirrel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Red squirrel trail is an easy family friendly cycle route mainly following old railway routes. Well maintained throughout. Both the Sandown to Newport and Newport to Cowes sections are flat. The Wroxall loop is more challenging.

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23.4 km

Tunnel in Newport

Highlight • Structure

Plenty of shops and refreshment holes

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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.44 km

6.93 km

791 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

3.66 km

807 m

408 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

13°C

0 %

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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Newport

Newport Quay

Keyhaven Harbour

Gurnard Beach Huts

Egypt Esplanade

Cowes Cannons and Marina

Cowes to Newport Cycleway

Red Squirrel Trail

Tunnel in Newport

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