family friendly walks on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is rich with history and has so many woodland paths and coastal walks to explore.
Overall, the island is a paradise for walkers with so many routes to choose from. And if you are planning a trip with family there are also plenty of options that suit those with children of all ages. So, whether you’re after exploring one of the many woodlands or you want to walk along a section of the 68-mile-long coastal path, there is a walk suitable for everyone on the Isle of Wight. Have a read below at the family friendly walks you can try during your stay.
The Needles Headland and Tennyson Down
Tennyson Down, Totland Bay, PO39 0HY
There are two different car parks that you can choose from on The Needles Headland. Either the National Trust car park in Tennyson Down or The Needles Car Park. The Tennyson Down car park gives you a 50-minute walking route to get to the viewpoint, whereas The Needles car park is just a short 20-minute walk so you can pick the walking length you are after. Both offer incredible views and take you across to the viewpoint where you can look out to the infamous Needles which are a must see whilst you’re on the island.
Quarr Abbey Woodland
Quarr Rd, Ryde, PO33 4ES
Quarr Abbey woodland is in the garden and grounds of Quarr Abbey. The woodland is amongst 200 acres of land along with pastures and formal gardens and makes a great day out with the perfect family friendly walking route. Starting at the car park you will walk past the pigs before heading into the woodland where you will follow the meandering path over a Bridleway that will take you out near the Abbey ruins before making your way back towards the car park where you will find the tea rooms.
Combley Great Wood
Combley Rd, Ryde, PO33 4SB
Make your way around a variety of footpaths and bridleways as you make your way through Combley Great Wood. The walk starts and ends in a layby car park where the gates are to enter the woods. From there you can head down into a two mile stroll around the woodland. Enjoy the many trails and paths that venture off, the woods themselves are fairly flat and therefore make a comfortable stroll for the whole family to enjoy.
Appley Park Walk
Appley Park Car Park, PO33 2DZ
Ryde is the seaside town right next to our resorts and Appley Park is a great walk for the whole family. The walk begins at the Appley Park car park before you make your way through and up to the top of the park where you can enjoy some amazing views. From here there are various paths that go through woods and more parkland before you end up at the promenade where you can continue walking until you reach the car park again. There are plenty of things to enjoy whilst you’re here from the playpark, café and plenty of space to just sit and chill.
Yaverland Beach
Sandown, PO36 8QS
Overall, the Isle of Wight is known for being the UK’s dinosaur capital and Yaverland Beach is one of the best places to try and search for some fossils. Located on the east coast along a 20 mile stretch you can enjoy as long of a walk as you please along the beach whilst having the excitement of searching for fossils. The trick is to look for dark heavy stones that have a shiny surface, ridges and bubbly looking insides, and you will be best searching at low tide or after a storm. Whether you find any fossils or not, the walk itself makes a great day out for all.